Family

I may complain about my family a lot...but I love them. I really do. I may have some hidden angers towards some family members...but in the end, that doesn't really matter, I still love them. My family is strange, we fight, a lot. We fight about stupid shit, like how our kids (meaning Liz's and Laurel's) will wear their hair for the wedding. We fight about important shit, like whether we are respecting each others opinions or just judging. But, no matter how much we fight...we're always there for each other. ALWAYS! And that's why my family is awesome.

I am getting married in 10 days. Although I haven't had the traditional wedding planning stuff happen (i.e. engagement parties, wedding showers, bachelorette parties, etc), it's been a fun process. I've enjoyed getting input from my sisters (for the most part), and my mom. Even if they don't feel as though they've helped...they have. Just by letting me call and complain about money, or dresses, or family problems, or whatever, they have been there. And in the end, that's all the help I've ever needed. My family is just great!

I realized today, however, that I have another family too. The other day I blogged about how sad I am because Adam and Krissy will both be leaving Lincoln in about a month. I'm sad, and scared about losing the relationships with them I currently have...so, I've been a big cry baby. So yea, I blogged about that, and this morning I saw I had two comments.

The first comment was from Adam's sister-in-law. I've always liked her, and always had fun around her. Her comment basically invited me to come over whenever I was feeling down to hang out with them, to go shopping with her and Matthew, and then she mentioned taking contemporary dance lessons (Mia Michaels, Here I come!). It was nice!

The second comment was from Adam's brother. He too offered to have me over anytime, to just talk, or have dinner, or play games.

Then...all of a sudden, it hit me. They are my family too. Sure, we've been invited over to both places before. But I've never really been invited solo. And by them offering, it made me realize that even with Adam gone...they will be there for me. It was a nice feeling...and it sort of freaked me out. Holy Cow, I'm getting married in 10 days!

I'm very happy today. I have a wonderful family, that I've had my entire life. I love them all with all I am, and am so happy I have them in my lives everyday (via telephone mostly). I'm also very happy to know that my family is growing, and that they do care about me as well. I guess I'm just feeling all sorts of warm and fuzzy today. That's what I need!