Deki - What is a family?

tired--- sleepy--- hungry---

but happy, as long as we stick together

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A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another.
If these minds love one another, the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden.
But if these minds get out of harmony with one another, it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.

(The Buddha)

(Photo:) Me, while still fat, with the kids :)

A family is heaven in a heartless world

We don't choose our family. Each time a baby comes, it is a gift of love. It is a karma tie that glue us together, and in it there is a strong bond that parents and kids should hold dear.

It is the place where the kids first learned how to limit their wishes, live by the rules, and consider the rights and needs of other people.

Therefore let us always remember, no matter what life brings us, and where it takes us to, and that no matter when we can still hold on to each other, we should feel grateful and lucky, we've grown together and lived together in this life, thanking all life's sweet little surprises, both pleasant and unpleasant. And that in this life, we are given the opportunity to cultivate love and compassion, not only for each other, but also for others.

Our family means to rejoice for each member's happiness, and to comfort one who is coping with unhappiness. And our family is the STRENGTH that we can always feel in our most difficult time.

So keep the value and be supportive of one another.

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