Family Time

Song of the Day: Grandma's Hands by Bill Withers


Im a little sad, but not much. My grandmother had been complaining of chest and side pains for two or three days straight. My mom finally convinced her to go to the hospital. She is a very independent woman and doesnt like people to take care of her. I was a little upset when I went to see her at her house Thursday morning. She was in a lot of pain and her face told it all. I didnt like it and it felt like that would be the last time i would see her. Im glad my mom got her to go to the hospital. She was admitted on Friday and Tonight I am staying the night with her.

By the grace of God, my aunt, uncle, and cousin and my other grandma were coming down here this weekend anyway. It feels good to have the family together again. The last time they were down here, it was for a happy occasion. This time its a not so happy one. Im just glad all the family is together again and Im thankful we all pull together in a time of need.

It is true that the family is the basic unit. Without it, much will go undone. I believe that if the family structure would return to the state at which it once was, a lot of problems would be resolved and prevented. A family doesnt have to be a mother, father, and 2.5 kids, but any form of a solid, loving unit that will come together when the time is needed. Im thankful to the Lord that I have many units to band together on my behalf.