“This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man that this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15: 12-13
I have always been surrounded by family: a house full of sisters, grandparents not far away, then my own children and husband. With three sisters now married with children, our gatherings at special occasions consist of lots of relatives. I love it! For the majority of my adult life, I’ve lived a few hours away from my parents and siblings. The time together seemed so short but packed full of memories. I’ve been blessed with my large family. Today, I’m still hours from my sisters, yet I’m only a few hundred yards from my parents. I love it!
Family, and friends, form an important circle around my life, encouraging me with love and support. The bond is firm, strong, and unwavering, one I can’t imagine living without. Through the years friends have come and gone, leaving me now with the ones to see me through the rest of my life.
I enjoy my community of family and friends. Even when I am alone, I know I have the love of many who challenge me not to give up, to face my days with hope and courage. Even though blessed with a close family and a few dedicated friends, I know God is always with me giving me my community of family and friends.
I hope you have your own community of family and friends. God’s blessings!
Yes, you are so correct. Community is extremely important. After 10 years living in New Orleans, since I moved here, I feel that I have a very supportive and safe group of family and friends. I have found people whoa re dedicated to education, sharing cultures, and diversity. It is a blessing to have my New Orleans community as well as my family in other areas.