Forever Families

In every family system, individuals as well as groups play a special role. These roles may consist of comforter, leader, supporter, mediator, or distractor. What roles do you play in your own family? I would like to share some of my own personal experiences about this topic in hopes to help you get an idea of what role you may play in your family. I feel like my role is the peacemaker, friend, and comforter. If you were to ask anyone who knew me when I was little they would say that I was always the one reaching out to those in need. I never wanted to be apart of contention and I would do all I could to avoid it or help others figure out their problems. I feel as though the roles I play in my family are also gifts I have been given. They have been strengthened through experiences in my life. My dad played a big role in helping me to become a better friend. In my younger years I played on a club soccer team. My dad came to most of my games and practices and he began to notice that our k...

    What do you want your future family to look like...do you want kids, how many kids, will you marry? These are questions that I have been able to ponder over the last week. I have learned that everyone has different views and have been taught different values on these subjects. I want to share with you what I believe and what I have come to know in hopes that it will bless your lives and that when you think about the future you can see things with more hope.     Family trends in the world are beginning to show that people view family in a different light than they have in the past.  Divorce is becoming more common place, intercourse outside of marriage is increasing, and fewer kids are being born. These trends have come to pass because of many different reasons and events. Many people just follow after their families; they just accept what they have always seen. However, I have come to learn that as you expand your visions and come to know truths for yo...

I am an 18 year who just started her first semester of college. For me this consists of living on my own for the first time, taking college courses for the first time, living out of state, and learning how to balance other things on top of it all. This can sound very overwhelming sometimes, but I am grateful for the amazing family who set a foundation for me to succeed in life. I come from a family of 7. This includes my dad, my mom, and four sisters. We love to play card games, watch movies, go to the zoo, play outside, do crafts, eat dinner, and so much more together. My favorite place to be is at home with my family! I am excited for the journey I have to prepare myself to have a wonderful home and family of my own!