Family is


Family is togetherness
oneness
celebrating holidays

one with crust and one without

Family is remembering
relatives who are from the past
who we see in each other


Family is belonging
accepting
laughing and smiling
loving

the obligatory messy coffee table

Family is 
friendship
community

Family is
you and me

Comments

  1. margeneNovember 25, 2016 at 10:55 AM

    So beautiful, Karen. We were with a family of friends and it was a warm and welcoming day of joy.

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  2. SueNovember 25, 2016 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful thoughts. ♥ Hope your Thanksgiving was extra special!

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  3. GeorgieNovember 25, 2016 at 11:25 AM

    Brought tears to my eyes

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  4. BonnyNovember 25, 2016 at 12:02 PM

    What a lovely description of family you've shared with us! I'm so glad you are enjoying them and this special time together (even the messy coffee table)!

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  5. mamasmercantileNovember 25, 2016 at 12:37 PM

    Such a beautiful uplifting post.

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  6. Kim November 25, 2016 at 1:13 PM

    Simply beautiful Karen. Enjoy this time with your family. xo

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  7. BridgetNovember 25, 2016 at 2:19 PM

    This is lovely. And family is important to have, whether or not related by blood.

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  8. Kimberley November 25, 2016 at 8:09 PM

    beautiful thoughts. Love your pumpkins!

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  9. kristieinbcNovember 26, 2016 at 9:39 AM

    Such a lovely post to read first thing this morning! I hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

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  10. kathy bNovember 26, 2016 at 5:26 PM

    When Family is going well, or recovers from a stumble, its the BEST

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  11. Judy S.November 26, 2016 at 6:09 PM

    Nice post, Karen!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 26, 2016 at 6:27 PM

    <3's

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  13. AnonymousNovember 26, 2016 at 9:15 PM

    Happy, happy Thanksgiving --- you are SO right.

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  14. AngelaNovember 27, 2016 at 10:14 AM

    Pumpkin pie is my favorite pie! So glad to hear you had a happy Thanksgiving. I do like your "messy" coffee table, it's a sign that humans live there and it's to me a happy thing. Have a great weekend!

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  15. JaneNovember 27, 2016 at 5:46 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, Karen xx

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  16. GraceNovember 30, 2016 at 10:15 PM

    So beautiful, Karen!❤️

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