Family.  It can be defined in many ways.  Yes….. it varies from society to society.  In our country, it is traditionally defined in the parent / children model.

I came from that model.

Although… come to think of it… there really wasn’t anything “model” about it.  The nucleus I know as family is very unique.  Very.

And of course… none of us are models.

But there we are… back together again.  At the very same time…. in one place on this earth-ball of ours.  Celebrating our Dad’s 90th birthday.

We don’t all get together very often.  Years will pass between visits.  Yet.  That common bond continues to exist between us.  The invisible thread.  You can’t really see it in the photo.

Well…. like I just said… it IS invisible.  But trust me… it is there.

I am thankful for my family.  Most certainly… each and every person in it.  I am who I am today, because of them…. in part.  I am grateful to the Higher Power and Universe for that part of my life.

And I cherish the times with family.  Those moments… …. like these.

“Home – is where i want to be
But i guess i’m already there”
-Talking Heads