tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post327807142512893093..comments2023-11-05T03:28:26.523-08:00Comments on The Daily Warrior: Sunday Scribblings - "Family"Tammy Brierlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14673290512175050093noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-88242217335435828222008-05-06T19:38:00.000-07:002008-05-06T19:38:00.000-07:00Thank-you for this post.It resonated with me.I com...Thank-you for this post.<BR/>It resonated with me.<BR/>I come from a big family, and I will have an only child. Neither is "better", but different I suppose.<BR/>And Todd and I have found that for us, friends are our family, our chosen family. We create our tribe.<BR/>It feels like a mix and match set of dishes, each on a little different, all of them welcome at the table.bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165771647378109845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-70092935208276468922008-05-05T23:46:00.000-07:002008-05-05T23:46:00.000-07:00You are so right, my friend. Through 'blood or mar...You are so right, my friend. Through 'blood or marriage' aren't the only kinds of family - some of the most loved 'members' are those connected to us through our hearts, technically not our kin - but they are kindred souls, our 'tribe' of choice, not chance.<BR/>XOXOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-26236571001469356102008-05-05T10:14:00.000-07:002008-05-05T10:14:00.000-07:00i love how many versions of family there are and y...i love how many versions of family there are and yet still filled with love and care. i love my all the families that i am a part of :)<BR/><BR/>xodaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471659782256693603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-52762593910242844182008-05-04T21:40:00.000-07:002008-05-04T21:40:00.000-07:00Believe me - I know you can pick your family! I e...Believe me - I know you can pick your family! I enjoyed your post.Forgetfulonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895803172098820967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-19950231819376431612008-05-04T21:11:00.000-07:002008-05-04T21:11:00.000-07:00Tammy I could not agree with this more. You can p...Tammy I could not agree with this more. You can pick your family. The definition of family has changed. I know I consider so many of my wonderful friends, as close as my family. I have no family living near me, and my friends come through time and time again, when I need them, in the good and bad times. <BR/>XOXOXOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-61980570033599619552008-05-04T19:24:00.000-07:002008-05-04T19:24:00.000-07:00Oh, trust me. You CAN pick your family. I think th...Oh, trust me. You CAN pick your family. I think the people we pick are sometimes our "soul family", people here to help us become who we came here to be.<BR/><BR/>:)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680903854519503303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-43659542777025995252008-05-04T15:33:00.000-07:002008-05-04T15:33:00.000-07:00I'm happy that eventually you got the change and t...I'm happy that eventually you got the change and the wiseness to pick your own family, made from people you love and love you. Family is not just blood relationships, of course.Devil Moodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16083722657651175729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-53103118580619701522008-05-04T14:50:00.000-07:002008-05-04T14:50:00.000-07:00I came from a small family too and am still trying...I came from a small family too and am still trying to learn to be more open to friendships, for they are more precious than family at times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-21347269219536886752008-05-04T14:34:00.000-07:002008-05-04T14:34:00.000-07:00Hi Tammy, many of my friends are closer than my f...Hi Tammy, many of my friends are closer than my family of origin. You seem to always share such good insight into things -- like seeing how your family evolves over time. Hugs, BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-6944382929879596132008-05-04T13:06:00.000-07:002008-05-04T13:06:00.000-07:00thank goodness for good friends! they ARE like fam...thank goodness for good friends! they ARE like family to me too. My kids were pretty old before they realized "aunt" Mare and 'uncle' Tom were not actually relatives! <BR/>beautifully expressed as always Miss Tammy! ♥Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11442070518518821892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-67158180337645657532008-05-04T11:42:00.001-07:002008-05-04T11:42:00.001-07:00This is so true! Our family dynamics change as we ...This is so true! Our family dynamics change as we get older, even if the members stay the same. But our friends can become a second family, especially if the first begins to fall apart. It's a credit to you that you get comfort from them - because you are open to it and because they care enough to extend it.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236441806234261588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-9709463662880189962008-05-04T11:42:00.000-07:002008-05-04T11:42:00.000-07:00This is so true! Our family dynamics change as we ...This is so true! Our family dynamics change as we get older, even if the members stay the same. But our friends can become a second family, especially if the first begins to fall apart. It's a credit to you that you get comfort from them - because you are open to it and because they care enough to extend it.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14236441806234261588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-20915465747833601812008-05-04T10:20:00.000-07:002008-05-04T10:20:00.000-07:00GReat post, and, that is a nice family photo: you ...GReat post, and, that is a nice family photo: you look beautiful, and Dave is sooo handsome (although you are both thinner than I remember!).Joyce Ellen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494251587598676788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-182048167065099872008-05-04T09:56:00.000-07:002008-05-04T09:56:00.000-07:00Chosen families often bloom when we need them most...Chosen families often bloom when we need them most - I found mine during my rendezvous with mental illness and depend on them to keep me grounded.Jennifer Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351458993630972607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-20566742033852094002008-05-04T09:42:00.000-07:002008-05-04T09:42:00.000-07:00I really agree that friends can be one's family - ...I really agree that friends can be one's family - often a better family member than our biological ones! Hey, 'sis, did you get my email about the BlogHer conference in San Fran July 18-20th? It seemed to bounce back; will try to re-send. xoxoxparis parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-25229572235576513292008-05-04T07:23:00.000-07:002008-05-04T07:23:00.000-07:00This is so true, like a river, our families and o...This is so true, like a river, our families and our perception of it does change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-76945904657246181622008-05-04T04:11:00.000-07:002008-05-04T04:11:00.000-07:00I liked reading your perspective on how families c...I liked reading your perspective on how families change as we age, its true for all of us, but many of us possibly don't really think about it...Crafty Green Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-44951336520954727512008-05-04T01:01:00.000-07:002008-05-04T01:01:00.000-07:00Definitions change, certainly, but as long as ther...Definitions change, certainly, but as long as there is strength at the centre, it's okay.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-14213634868217616162008-05-03T23:49:00.000-07:002008-05-03T23:49:00.000-07:00Hugs...sister.Love TJHugs...sister.<BR/>Love TJTJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00510301975315691761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-42716918761404753302008-05-03T23:13:00.000-07:002008-05-03T23:13:00.000-07:00I so agree with what you've written. I've picked ...I so agree with what you've written. I've picked much of my family, and I treasure them in addition to my birth family.<BR/><BR/>Good post.<BR/><BR/>JudiemmapeelDallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045502725282481075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-43600791758236241152008-05-03T20:46:00.000-07:002008-05-03T20:46:00.000-07:00The truth is that we can pick our friends but not ...The truth is that we can pick our friends but not our family.myrtle beached whalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338457419555984753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-86370600348673079392008-05-03T19:59:00.000-07:002008-05-03T19:59:00.000-07:00Your story is true for many people. I'm glad you f...Your story is true for many people. I'm glad you found people to love, because you have much to share.Lilibethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04031218249072893776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-59634518791302487162008-05-03T19:28:00.000-07:002008-05-03T19:28:00.000-07:00Beautifully written and I agree that your family c...Beautifully written and I agree that your family can often be those you choose! So glad you have happiness and love! A mirror of who you are!<BR/><BR/>Some of my life is parallel to yours!<BR/><BR/>Hugs SherrieGiggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-16738794090455594082008-05-03T18:36:00.000-07:002008-05-03T18:36:00.000-07:00Tammy,I'm glad you put aside our pride, 'cause you...Tammy,<BR/>I'm glad you put aside our pride, 'cause you have too much to share!<BR/>Choosing a family is quite satisfying. The support network is what is all important to a fuller life.<BR/>relrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030572981830789370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035377.post-73109030337323409972008-05-03T18:03:00.000-07:002008-05-03T18:03:00.000-07:00I have "Prusssian roots" and we did not touch, sho...I have "Prusssian roots" and we did not touch, showed little affection.I changed that when I married, and made sure my children touch and hug - especially my grown son, when he says good-bye to his dad in some parking lot! My opinion? Nothing beats love and being able to show it.Makes the sun shine.trailbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06830065132795330618noreply@blogger.com