If I've never mentioned it here before let me do so now, I come from an amazing family! There is so much that I can say and many instances that I can cite that will help you see my family from my perspective but I don't think that I'd would do the family any justice by trying to paint that picture. What I will say is that I love and appreciate the ease with which the heart felt "I love you" roll off the tongue in my family. Invariably the "I love you" is accompanied by a hug the likes of which would put a bear to shame. And I'm not talking about just talking about from an aunt or older female cousin. I'm talking about from the young people. From the men. From the uncles. The capacity for love in my family is a blessing.
We are a big family. A big family that is scattered to the four corners of the globe (yes I know a globe doesn't have corners, duh!) but a family bound by strong matrilineal ties. While we may not have the wealth of a Rockefeller we have been blessed with these incredible familial ties that bind. They bridge space and time and keep us whole; makes us strong. That hug and that "I love you" said right in your ear so that you can never not know what was said and meant is the physical manifestation of those ties that gets repeated over and over again in my family. There is something so comforting in knowing that there is this group of people, your people, who love you just because you are you. They don't want anything from you, they just love you because you exist and are part of them.
I may not see many of my relative as often as I would like but when I do hearing those words, saying those words, feeling those words makes me feel safe and lets me know that I always have a place to come home to, lets me know that those ties still bind us forever.
I take comfort in knowing that the greatest gift my family has ever given me is knowing that I am loved.
- Wil
2 comments:
That was really sweet, Wil. I agree totally. Although my family is not wealthy in the least and have been through things that would ruin relationships, we all do our best to never allow ourselves to part, regardless or viewpoint, lifestyle, or monetary reasons. Our love is the tie that binds.
I wanted to let you know that I won't be able to make it on Wednesday, but I wanted to express that it has been a pleasure knowing you and would love to have seen you off, but I won't be able to. You are a kind and gentle soul, brother, and I am very happy for you that you will be exploring the world and meeting others that will definately be influenced by your vibe and energy.
I look forward to continuing to read up on your blogs and to reply to your adventures. Anytime you are back in the states, let us "DDS peoples" know about it. This will not be the last you hear from me!!! Peace and take care of yourself.
Cliacc Eli of the DDS Army
That's nice. I hate MY family!!!
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