Family by Choice
"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24, New International Version)
I learned from the example of my family growing up that "blood is thicker than water." I was taught you take care of your family first, no matter what, even if you didn't like them. So when I ran across the verse above, I didn't know what to make of it. It didn't fit. So I interpreted it in a way to fit what I had been taught. I had best friends, but none of them were closer than what a brother would be. Since no one was closer than family, this verse must have been referring to Jesus.
Then in 1976 a met a man my own age in San Antonio. We became friends, co-workers in church activities, confidants and business partners. He has taught me many things through the years, but none more precious than this: "There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Thanks, Stormy.
posted by Larry Klutts @ 8:40 PM
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While you and mother carried on the tradition that family comes first, regardless of anything else, you also showed us that family is a choice. I have to say that I have been blessed by many people who chose to be connected by a spiritual bond, becoming my spiritual family. This has really hit home to my heart most recently (maybe all the changes, maybe just a new chapter of life beginning...who knows). So thanks Daddy for making scripture come alive by your actions. And thanks to Stormy, Kacey and all the other family members who choose us daily.
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