Families are very intricately woven today. My sons were here today to celebrate Father's Day with Tom - the man that raised them from the time that they were four and nine. They are the men that they are today because of him. And they love him. It wasn't always roses. My oldest son had his fair share of resentment. But, like any good relationship, theirs grew and deepened over the years.
My oldest is the one that grew up and married a woman with a teenage daughter (the young lady that is still holding on and has yet to make me a great grandmother for the second time). My only biological grandchild is the little boy on the left - Garrett. I love him like crazy. There is 20 years difference between Garrett and his older sister, Ashley. I don't think it fazes him that he is about to become an uncle for the second time at five.
Noah is the young man of nine on the right. My youngest son has a very significant relationship with his mother - and we are thrilled. She has brought two little boys, who I also love, into our lives with her. It's complicated around here. And it is a lot of fun!
Bless you and good words. May all those little hearts that look to you appreciate the love and acceptance that you set as an example and draw from it strength to hold them together.
It is love that binds families together... sounds like you have lots of love to share! This is really sweet... the younger one's head resting on the shoulder of the older one.
All you need is love! We too have quite a complicated family, although not quite as complex as yours, with two each and a shared! ( if you see what I mean) but its been great and this summer we are having everyone together (at least 14 of us) for a family holiday. Lovely shot!
Fabulous shot and a wonderful family you have. My granddaughter, Michaela is 8 years old. My wife's brother has a girl, Nadine, of 2 years, so I say that Nadine is Michaela's aunt. Isn't that funny.
@worthitall@soboy5@marlboromaam@janets@jannkc@calm@ladyjane@grammyn@clmiller@pawar_ramesh@jenniferruge@doorknee71@filsie65@gerry@tishpics@sangwann Thank you all. I think the traditional view of family is long gone. Our statistics in my part of the world show that single mother, head of household is almost a majority around here now. I know that when I was first divorced in the late 70's it was more common but still agony. For a guy to come along, let alone the love of my life, that wanted to marry a woman with two sons seemed almost miraculous - and it was. For my sons to each find love with women that come with ready made family seemed almost a foregone conclusion.
@cdonohoue Early 70s for me, then love of my life too! In our case two each (his 15,13 and mine 5,4) and then a shared baby! We are all British but it all happened in the USA!!
Yes ...you are right....the traditional view of family is long gone....my wife looked his own family ...brothers and sisters...as father was only earners in the Indian Army...She looked my sisters and brothers....but now everyone is making their own famly....No joint family today.....but we are happy with our son and daughter and grandson and granddaughter.....forget about anything and enjoy the life as you wish....eat good for health and keep health fit.....by walking in the parks for good photos.....
Love your information on your family life, doesn't matter if it's complicated as long as there is love & you have that in abundance! Greta concentration here !
@tishpics Now that is a wonderful blended family story. It is so very common here. @pawar_ramesh You are so kind Ramesh - and so right. Enjoy the life you have been gifted with! @happypat We do have love. @buttercup I love that saying. So you, too. Seems like a lot of us. @carolmw We hardly knew they were even here - except for a couple of times of let each other have a turn.
How beautiful this capture is along with your wonderful comment, Cathy. You have become a great intertwined, extended family ... amazing what people can accomplish when they want to and work at it. So wonderful for the children especially.
@pawar_ramesh You are so kind Ramesh - and so right. Enjoy the life you have been gifted with!
@happypat We do have love.
@buttercup I love that saying. So you, too. Seems like a lot of us.
@carolmw We hardly knew they were even here - except for a couple of times of let each other have a turn.