Bonds

According to my Mac's dictionary, family is a noun for a household with parents and children, a group related to one another by blood, and a few other tidbit descriptions. Me? I'd like to think family is a verb.

So, Josmery's Dictionary describes family as follows:

fa-mi-ly /ˈfæməli, ˈfæmli/

verb

1. To stick together through difficult circumstances no matter how frustrating it may be

2. To love unconditionally 3. Laughing at each other's faults with the understanding that those faults are what make you unique 4. Borrowing something without having to ask permission 5. Brushing your teeth while someone uses the toilet (in the same room) without feeling apprehensive 6. Sticking up for someone in a crowd of people, even if they're wrong, just because you love them 7. Arguing freely because you know they still love you 8. Dying for someone in any way (sacrificing, biting your tongue, or literally giving up your life for the sake of another) 9. Forgiving freely

Not very scholarly, but...from what I've seen, this is family! Granted, some people have never experienced family within their family unit. But here's the exciting thing: even if you have never experienced family, you still have the ability to do it. Family with someone today!