Week 3: Family

Family; God's promise we won't have to face our trials alone.

 

I have a giant family, consisting of 4 great-grandparents whom I knew and had a relationship with, 3 in-law grandparents, 2 grandmothers, 1 grandfather, 9 uncles, 7 aunts, 25 cousins, 12 nieces and nephews, 8 sister in-laws, 5 brother in-laws, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 2 mother in-laws, 2 father in-laws, 1 father, 1 mother, soon to be 2 beautiful children, and 1 amazing husband. Whew! {That took some serious brain power} Despite the numbers, quality of a family is what truly matters. I am fortunate enough to have a family who loves and cares from the bottom of their hearts. A family I'm comfortable enough around to turn to in times of need and share both my troubles and happiness with. In my lifetime I've witnessed not everyone is blessed with such families.

When I married in to another family I didn't realize just how different families could be, each possessing different qualities, values, and relationships between one another. No one family is "better" than another by any means, they are all just so unique in their own special ways. I do have to admit it took a little time getting used to being part of two new, unique families. 

In the family I grew up in, we have always been extremely close. The kind of family who just swings by to say hey, not giving any heads up beforehand, most times not even a knock on the door. We are that family who has every. single. person. present during any given event or celebration. The kind who go for "drink runs" on a random Tuesday evening. I think it's safe to speak for Zac when I say this was a little bit much for him at first, but I do think he is growing to enjoy it more. 

The Davidson Family <3

My beautiful family
Sister- Deveny, Mom- Michelle, Uncle- Ryan, Brother- Dedric, Brother- Tyler, Dad- Jeff

Grandma Barb (she deserves a post all her own, coming soon)

 

Uncle- Ryan

SIL legally, SISTER by choice- Jenilee, Brother - Tyler

The Diamond side of the family, although still very close, is definitely more of a "plan it out" kind of family. When we all get together it's usually over a fancy meal Randy and Karen have slaved over all day. Karen will have everything perfectly planned and never fails to entertain us with a creative activity she has put together. I feel like every time after having spent time with our Diamond family I take home a new motivational message, whether it come from a planned lesson, conversation, or simply something hanging in the house. Regardless of the occasion bringing us together, we are always sure to have a fun time and bring home many great memories.

SIL- Jennika BIL- Rocky

SIL- Amberly MIL- Karen

Randy {Zac's dad} is one of those people who you wonder how you went so long without knowing. I got seriously lucky with my father in law!

Finally, there is Zac's mom's side of the family. Everyone in this family is so loving and accepting. They're the kind of family you can be 110% yourself around and never once feel judged. When together, you can count on numerous hugs and "I love you's" exchanged. Although we don't see everyone on this side of the family as often as we would like, we never miss a beat when we do finally get together. To me, that's an irreplaceable quality. 



We need an updated picture of Grandma Teresa with all the grandkids, but this is a priceless picture!
How did I get an amazing father AND mother in law? Teresa has accepted me since day one and has always made me feel like one of her own children.

The majority of our neices and nephews

Of all my amazing families who I love so dearly, I have to say there isn't anything quite like the family Zacary and I are creating ourselves.  Though tough at times, it's an unexplainable feeling to have a family to call our own. Our own home with our own rules and routines. Our own little family traditions and silly little moments only we share within the walls of our home. Our very own future plans and goals we look forward to achieving. 

Being just like daddy, hanging pictures for mom!

"All because two people fell in love." Choosing Zac as my partner in life and creating a family together has been the absolute best decision of my life. I wouldn't want to do this with anyone else!

Find your tribe, love them hard.