Sometimes the strongest bonds in a family are formed by those you choose not by the ones you were born with.
Butterfly Sand
Curiosity run amok . . .
Sometimes the strongest bonds in a family are formed by those you choose not by the ones you were born with.
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So very true
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It does change the definition of family.
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You hit that nail square on the head Pam! How different our ‘born into” families would be if we could choose them…and they us!
Ginger
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I was born into an incredible family but I have also lost members and gained members who are not blood related, but they are definitely family.
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I like to think the chosen ones enhance the born-with ones. More so, of course, in those not lucky enough to be born in a good one.
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That is so well said.
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Thank you, my friend.
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Amen!!
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Thanks!
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My pleasure! Have a great Wednesday, Pam! 💕
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so true
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Thanks
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I believe this.
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Thanks
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True…but…those one’s we ‘suffer’ make us look at ourselves, force those interactions so we can see inside ourselves…and…apparently we tick a box so that we do. This is called love…and…its hard, but it works 🤣❤️🙏🏽
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It really does.
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This one is so true, Pam. I think it speaks to the bonds we’ve established in this worldwide community.
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I think so too.
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That’s been my experience. 🙂
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Times it is a tough choice.
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I reasonate with this
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I thought you might
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Absolutely true!
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Thanks!
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