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This Week…Family 

 

They say it takes a village to raise a family and I believe that to be true. 

 

In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, bridge to our future.
Alex Haley



With both parents working, my nieces call upon their parents and aunts for chauffeuring duties. And…of course, we always help when we can.  Between school, after school activities, doctor's appointments, and other activities, I don't know how working parents do it without help.

 

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.
Desmond Tutu



Family isn’t just the ones related by blood or marriage. My niece’s neighbor lost her young husband unexpectedly.  Her family of neighbors were there to support her with meal chains and donations. 



     Having a place to go is a home. Having someone to love is a family. Having both is a blessing.   
Donna Hedges



I’m looking forward to our next family dinner here when everyone is talking at the same time. We may all (40+) come together a handful of times throughout the year, but it’s as if we’ve just seen each other. 

 

That’s family to me. 



The other night I ate at a real nice family restaurant. Every table had an argument going.
George Carlin

Have a weekend full of family time.

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Comments(18)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Timely post. Speaking of extended family, I just crossed paths with a member of our Rain family, Elyse Berman, PA, here in the Rain and it brought back memories of our breakfast in Delray Beach. What a meet-up! Enjoy your day.

Aug 10, 2024 05:25 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Kathy... family support is so important. We've never lived close to family so I appreciate the idea of family support more than you know.

Aug 10, 2024 05:37 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - conversations around the dining table can fuel fodder for family dynamics.  And although the results may be fiery for a few, the interaction can also lead to some fabulous memories for many others.  Yes, I'll have a second helping of perspective. 

 And when aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and others who care about such things join the gathering along the way, the more the merrier, right?  

 

Aug 10, 2024 05:41 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathy, Family support is so important, providing a foundation of strength and encouragement that helps us navigate life's challenges!

Aug 10, 2024 06:02 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Your big family comes together more often than most families and I think that is such a wonderful thing!

Aug 10, 2024 06:07 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy that is what a close family does and in many cases even enjoys doing.  ☺️

Aug 10, 2024 06:16 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

When my son went to daycare (this was back in 2004-2007) the cost was over 600 per month. I cannot imagine what it is now. I am not sure about a village, I think it takes a second job.

Aug 10, 2024 06:50 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

Family support is so important and build strong relationships! It's important for children to see and feel the help and love from all ages in the family. A family is God's gift to every member. It breaks my heart when I see some throw that unit away.

Aug 10, 2024 07:09 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your weekend!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Aug 10, 2024 07:56 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and family is important to me as you know.  Hey wonder if you are watching football today.  Denver Broncos are on tomorrow.

 

Aug 10, 2024 08:18 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Kathy, for sharing such heartfelt reflections on the importance of family and community support. I truly appreciate how you highlight the blessings of togetherness and the vital role we play in each other's lives!

Aug 10, 2024 11:48 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Kathy family plays such a huge place in many of our lives.  Some of us are grateful for it (tremendously) and others, well not so much. I feel so blessed to have a wonderful extended family here in PHX and we all get together as  a family often. And of course it's wonderful when members of my family come to town and spend time with us.  I look foward to it!  Usually in the winter as they all live in cold country (well almost all of them do).

Aug 10, 2024 01:37 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

You are blessed with a loving family that enjoys being together...nothing better than that!

Aug 10, 2024 01:58 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I love the collection of quotes that feature family, Kathy.  I'm getting ready to head out to my daughter's house this afternoon.  We are having a BBQ to celebrate my granddaughter's birthday.  Family time!

Aug 10, 2024 04:19 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!  

Aug 10, 2024 04:19 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy Streib  what a great post and message, not long ago one of Diane's relatives were visiting in Vegas, so she flew in for the day just to see them and flew home in the evening.... I so agree with you about the importance of family.... and I do not know how nowadays with two jobs how parents can raise a family...Endre

Aug 10, 2024 10:24 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

I really liked all the family quotes, and your thoughtful post. You are lucky to have so much family close by - we have family scattered all over the country. But thankfully our 2 daughters and their families live in LA so we see them fairly often...and of course there is email, texting, and Facetime!

Jeff

Aug 11, 2024 07:52 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Kathy , from past posts I know how important family is to you.  You have mentioned before the size of family get togethers, and it always amazes me.  Make it a great week.  m

Aug 12, 2024 04:17 AM