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The Gift of 
Family

By Darcel Joi Jeffers
Many people take things for granted. And it's the small things that are the most important. Everyday we take advantage of and ignore these important things in our lives. But the sad thing is that we don't take time out of our day to appreciate and cherish these things. One of the most important things we will ever have in our lives is our family.Countless people all over the world don't have families. Some may have lost their family, and some may have never even had one. But the most important thing to know about the definition of family is…someone who loves you and cares for you no matter what. The biggest misconception about family is that they have to be blood related. That is not true. Family is the people that will be with you no matter what and help you no matter when. 

I was blessed to be born into a wonderful family who love me and care for me. But sadly, that isn't true for many people. That is why, for the people who do have loved ones, they should be grateful for being loved. They should stay in contact with the ones they love because you never know what will happen. No one can see tomorrow, so that is why we should take advantage of today and be around family as much as possible.

If God has blessed you with a beautiful family, then it is your job to try and keep it together. God gives everyone a family so we can learn to love, care, help and trust. God gave of us the gift of loved ones so we have comfort, someone to lean on when we're weak and people to rely on when we are at our most heartbreaking moments. Families are so very important in life. Love and take care of your loved ones while they are there. Love Life. 

Darcel Joi Jeffers is a writer, an inspiring singer and songwriter. She plays the guitar and keyboard. Look out for this teen who loves the Lord Jesus Christ and encouraging her teen peers.