What is Family? #76

Family, when that word comes to mind we think mother, father, brothers, sisters, grandmas, grandpas, etc. However, sometimes a family can consist of people you are not even related to. They are people who love you, care for you, and inspire you. My family is not of the normal sorts. Now, I have a mom, a dad, and two sisters. However, my mom, dad, and one of my sisters live in separate states. My family is my sister, her kids, my best friend, her mom, and her brother. These are people I would do anything for and vise versa. They have all taught me life lessons and shown me things I would have never known. We talk on the phone everyday and spend a lot of time together. My best friend and my sister are the two people I share everything in my world. I talk to my friend’s mom everyday. I call her my adopted mom. She really helped raise me. She teaches me new things and listens to me when I have something to say. As for the kids and my friend’s brother, they just make my life fun and interesting. We do everything from playing games to talking. This is my family. Growing up I did not have a dad around so my friend’s dad took me in. He was just like the real thing. He would discipline me, lecture, and talk to me about life. These are the people I share my hopes, wishes, and dreams. This is my family.