Family.

I came home from work tonight into my new little "house", and i saw that somebody was watching Lilo and Stitch in here and happened to leave it on.

Although i dont particularly like people in my areas- im glad that it was on- it helped me think about something- and helped me to write! =]



You know how little adorable Lilo always says, "Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind. -Or forgotten!"



Well, nobody is being left behind or forgotten. But it made me think- while my family is having trouble with eachother on sooo many different levels- that when every thing is broken down, and just simple- We ARE a family.



I love my family. Its not perfect- its far from it. But ultimately it is the most important thing!! God blessed me with each of these unique people to be in my family- so why would i ever want to lose that? As i've grown- family has become more and more important to me and im sure it will continue to be that way- especially when it comes time to have my own family.

Family becomes a part of who you are. You don't choose your family. You are blessed with them- and them with you.



For me- you dont abandon family. you dont blame family. you love, reconcile, and forgive- you keep going as a family... and nobody gets left behind. =)



I wouldnt trade my family for the world:

I am going to write a few lovely things about each person in my family:



My Dad- He is the most Generous person i know. He has such an amazing strength in the Lord, and passion for the Lord. He is a leader, a good leader. An abundant supplier and provider. He is smart and willing. Experienced, and humble.He's my father. He's irreplaceable. A blessing.



My Momma- She has inner strength like no other. She is so committed to her role as a wife and mother. She is a good planner and care taker. She bends over backwards and makes everything work some how. She creates beautiful things. She writes like i do. We think alike sometimes. She likes talking to me, and spending time with me. She enjoys the little things, and finds god's hand in the smallest of things. She represents such great hope and peace and love. I know she would love that. =] But its very very true.



Daniel- He cares, and knows how to handle most everything. He's experienced in life, and can share is wisdom. He's a peacekeeper. He can create some of the most beautiful photos. He is real. He can cook- soo well!! =] He's so enjoyable to be around. He's the only person that smells good while they smoke ( i dunno if its just that kind of ciggarettes or what!). His laugh- makes anybody smile. And he has such love for his family-and his beautiful wife Marissa.



Marissa- She is just happy and cheery! I love her! I love that she is soo unique! I love all her shoes and cute accessories! I love that the very minute she met our family she took a personal interest in each of us, and her very own sisters and brothers. I love that she loves being a Crowley. I love the fact that we get to keep growing closer as sisters as the years go by and by. =] I love that she is a wonderful and beautiful person- who is just so perfect for daniel! I love that shes my sister now!



Rhiannon- I love that you let yourself be vulnerable. I love that you want so much for your family. I like that you try to bring humor to tough situations. I like that you've encouraged me in so many different ways. I love your passion for life, and your stamina and endless supply of energy to keep going- whether or not you want to. I like that you try to keep a good attitude as much as you can. I like that you call me and say, "Hey sister, whats up!?" quite often! =]I love all your little babies- they are all so special to me. They are soo beautiful and lovely. i love watching them grow with one another, and i love to play with them! Im glad you have realized whats most important in your life, your family- with us, your husband and your children! Love you!

Steven- I like that you encourage me to make my life- whatever i want it to be. I like that you have a strong work ethic. I like that you find the smallest things humorous. And when you laugh like a silly girl during movies! I like that you can find a good medium between serious and relaxed. I like that you have 4 beautiful children to raise with rhiannon! And i like that you do whatever needs to be done- whenever it needs to be done. =]



Jenna- You are just a beautiful person! I love how you devote yourself to both matthew and silas- and your new baby. I love how you engage them with such love and interest. I like that you can be the strong one for me sometimes, when i just talk to you. I like when you share music with me- just because you think id like it. =] I like when you come over and we just talk. =] I like when we would always stay home during "starting over" hour- and quote all those commercials! =] I like that you are just such a wonderful sister to all of us. =]
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this is getting sooo long- im getting tired- and while id love to sit and write about my family, i have to be up tomorrow kinda early- so i will resume with mathhew and finish up with the family then! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------