According to me, family is utmost important. It’s like an unbreakable link which holds us back where we come from and the direction we are heading. When I reflect on my family, I remember all those times when I was with my elderly folks, fathers, siblings and cousins. Those are some of the memories that make my heart full.
In the first place, family provides a sense of belonging. They help us to know our culture and traditions. Just like when we sit around a big table for food where everyone shares his or her story while laughing out loud at others’. In such moments, I feel very close to my ancestors who also had similar tables where they shared meals as well as their experiences.
Family affects us too. From our speech to what we hold dear, family shapes us in many ways. I notice this when I use some of my mother’s sayings or when I speak glowingly about my family’s achievements.
However, it is not only the past that matters in a family, but also the future. They are like our fans who cheer for us all along the way. Whenever I feel low or confused about anything, I am sure my relatives will come through and bolster me to continue trying harder.
And let's not forget memory. These are the instances that forever stick with us, family gathering, holidays, birthdays just to mention but a few. For instance the camping trip where we were rained on or when we dressed up for Halloween and scared our neighbors. Little memories which bring happiness to mind.
Certainly, families aren’t perfect all the time; they also have disagreements and quarrels like any other group of people. However, love unites them again after a hard day’s work since blood alone doesn’t make a family; instead it is the bond that unites us and love keeps holding us together.
To sum up, family is our lifeline. They are there for us in times of sorrow, shape who we are and fill our lives with joy and affection. I am thankful everyday for my family means to me every moment. Nothing else matters as much as them to me in this world.