JAMAICA 2008
What is family? I looked up the definition. One definition say "a group of people related by blood living together&" or "who feel very close to each other".
I decided for me, family is my rock, my foundation, I am the person "I am " because of my family. I was molded intentionally or unintentionally by my family. We laugh, we cry, we argue, we forgive each other. It is what is it, we have no choice but to accept the good and the bad of each other, Remember family is for life. Let me put it this way, you are stuck with me whether you like it or not. It feels good to know that I have family. To know someone will be there when I am in need just to know I am not alone
On my job I have seen people lying sick in bed with no one at their side. I'm thinking, no children, no sister, no brother, no parents, and no cousin. It breaks my heart. This is a constant reminder for me, that family is an important and is important part of my life. I know at times I take my family for granted. I am guilty of that. Here I am force to face the reality of how much I need my family around me.
I have found how much I enjoy being around my family. You wee when I am here with all of you; I know it is okay to be myself. It is okay to show how I feel and say how I feel. You see I feel the love in this room, no one judging me, no negativity. It's all about love around us and I believe we need to hold on to that spirit and foster that spirit. Speak to each other with love, criticize when necessary with love treat each other with love.
For the younger generation, remember this family reunion is an opportunity to get to know other family member that maybe would have never seen or even meet. So you need to socialize and talk with each other. I have seen relationships that have grown as a result of the family reunion. Relationships that may not have happen. Think about it. I believe to be truly successful in life whether business or on a person basis in order to know where you are going, you need to know where you are coming from. This is your past will guide you toward all your achievements in life. You need to have family a part of your life. Your family will tell you the truth when you need to hear it. Give you advice in time of indecision.
Here is my advice
1. Never forget you family
2. Never assume you family will always be around
3. You need to shoe you care and appreciate them
4.Always tell them you love them.