Silver Lining: on having a blended family

June 29, 2012

on having a blended family

I haven't chosen to talk directly about this yet, but now, it's time. My silly heart is so stubborn and resistant to change, but now it's time to talk about this.


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I have a blended family.




When my mom had to say goodbye for a while, our family was broken. We weren't whole.




Just two blocks away, my mom's best friend's family was also broken. They were our best friends too, and we went on vacations together every year growing up.




2006

Then, our families got together. Two broken families, trying to make a new, whole family. Which is a beautiful idea, if you think about it.




It's crazy. It's different and it's been a year and I'm still not used to it. 




But it's good. It's so good for my dad not to be alone, and for the Smith siblings to have a dad that cares, and for my little siblings to have a mom at home.




So here we are. This is our blended family. It's big and it's crazy and I'm really glad I have them.






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16 comments:

  1. We love every last one of the whole crazy group!

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  2. such a beautiful family. so happy for your father and your family.

    K

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  3. What an interesting, lovely family. I think what's best about it is your loving attitude and your desire to have everyone be happy. I think it's easy to become bitter about parents marrying again, but what a nice perspective you have.

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  4. I can't even imagine how hard that would be, but I'm glad they have each other to get the rest of this life.

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  5. wow, that's a big family! but everyone looks happy! it's pretty cool that you were all friends to begin with. i'm sure it was still a big change, but at least you knew you'd all get along!

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  6. That is a big change but glad that your dad is happy. What a beautiful family :)

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  7. It's been amazing having all these new, wonderful people to love.

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  8. oh my goodness, this is my first time visiting here and what a story!!

    thanks for sharing with us strangers. i am so happy for your family, now new with love!

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  9. This is precious. I can imagine it being really hard for you, but at the same time, how fun! Especially because that is what some of you NEED.

    ♥ xoxo.
    we & serendipity

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  10. I think that's a beautiful idea and wonderful story.

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  11. I love this and thank you for sharing! I know it's not easy to share things that are personal or can make you feel vulnerable.

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  12. I love this! I bet your house is a party all the time :)

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  13. awe! that is one large family! and those are some beautiful pictures of them too dear!
    -wHiT

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  14. It was so difficult to post about my parents' divorce just a few days ago. and it's been almost 12 years. 12! and it's still difficult. but, every day it gets a little easier. I think it will always be a little hard to talk about ... but the more we talk, the easier it gets. proud of this post!

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  15. This is a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. I Love this post, they look so happy. I know how it feels ot be part of a broken family though, it's really not easy, but I've gained so many special people in my life because it happened so I'm grateful in a way. Thanks for sharing, beautiful! :)

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