Family matters

He must have a pretty big family!


 I don't care how poor a man is; if he has family, he's rich.  ~Dan Wilcox, M*A*S*H


Lets be honest, there are a lot of things we take for granted here in the US. Clean running water, electricity, paved roads and excellent medical care. But what I fear most is the loss of appreciation for family. In the digital age, the things that entertain us can easily distract us from what really matters. And out of all the things that really matter, what can matter more than family? I certainly wouldn't be writing this if it weren't for my parents. Ask yourself what which would be more valuable, facebook, a nice car, or a loving family? Families have been around for thousands of years, what about everything else we call "necessary'? There is a reason that humans have come this far, we have learned to love and care for each other.
Family is not a atm machine, fake smiles or a restaurant only service. Family is all you need when everything else is gone, family is your deepest roots, strongest branches on your growing tree. Instead of surfing the web, ask a loved one how there day was, or make a home cooked meal. It doesn't take much but it can make a big difference.