What is Family?
Family is a powerful and flexible word with many meanings, according to my grandchildren.
Consider these to name a few:
- nuclear family
- single parent family
- extended family
- childless family
- step- family
- grandparent family
- blended family
- family with fur-babies
- special needs family
- rainbow / lgbtq family
- any other type and combination of family!
Each person in the family is special, having their own personality and value. We can honor our unique family makeup and learn from others.
Family is being a role model, ignoring peer pressure and doing the right thing that results in respect for self and others.
Family is doing what is necessary to help each other during the good and the bad times.
Family lets each family member know they do not have to travel the road by themselves, and as a family together we can weather the storm of life with you.
Family is laughing, crying, and helping each other during times of bereavement.
Family is having a sense of belonging; it is sharing love for each other.
Family is growing up with loving parents who want you to have the best that life has to offer. Family is supporting each other in life choices, building up self-esteem, and encouraging each other to reach for their goals and for the sky.
Family is sitting around the dinner table sharing a meal together and enjoying each other’s company, family games, discussing current events, and solving problems of the world.
Family is helping with education and career, to help you to become a responsible and productive adult who gives back to the community. Family teaches you to stand on your own two feet and not wait for a handout.
Family communicates, solves family problems, and then moves forward and lets bygones be bygones.
Family disciplines unacceptable behavior and teaches us to have respect for ourselves, for others, and for the laws of society.
Family is living in a home and feeling safe and secure, always having food, shelter, and a safe place to sleep. Family is also helping less fortunate neighbors.
Why I Created the Family Collection
I designed the Family / Families Collection of products for people who love to show their love and respect for families. These designs intend to bring you joy in expressing your love, and to remind us all that we are role models to our families, to give a helping hand because when one hurts, we all hurt, and to love each other unconditionally. The family is a unit to promote self-esteem, self-worth, a sense of belonging and support for achieving our dreams and goals.
Be true to the family for family are forever;
if you do not have family, you have nothing.
Cherish your family during the good times,
the bad times and make amends,
forgive, and enjoy life.
Liz Daniel Emporium 