I just returned from a visit to my home in England. The occasion was my brother's 90th birthday.  It was a wonderful week for many

reasons. 

It was a weeklong celebration. Family members from 90 year olds to two-year olds

gathered to pay homage to Jim.  He loved and deserved the appreciation.

Watching how each one cared for the next; helped when help was needed; laughed

and enjoyed each other, was inspiring.  No one was 'in charge' but everyone was in

charge.  

Each day I thought,  'why can't the world be more like this?'  No one cares who gets the credit.

Someone needs help - you help. Personal priorities are set aside for the benefit

of the whole.  Everyone chips in to make sure no one is left out. What a world this would be. 

Glad I got another reminder - how fortunate we are when family ties stay strong. 

Family, of course, being the one you are born into and the one you acquire along the way.

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