For those who know me, you will know that I value family a lot. Whether we are blood related or not, it does not matter. If anything, I would say that I can be quite a family person.
Recently, it was my Ninang's (Godmother) 50th birthday. Her birthday is on April 6th. We had a surprise party for her on that month, however, we also had another celebration earlier this month in July. You would ask "why another one and why so late?". Well you see, my aunt has two other siblings living outside of Montreal, one in Winnipeg and another in Italy. So for this special day, they took a vacation in order to set foot in this city for her very special birthday.
I actually meet my cousins from Winnipeg and Italy rarely, in fact it is only the second time I reunite with them. In this case, some would say "well you are probably not very close". That is a bit complicated to answer. After little time of bonding with them, especially the children (five in total), I became quite comfortable with them and wish I had the chance to have more time to spend with them. I guess when the families have a close relationship, whether they are far away, blood related or not, the family members just easily connect with one another.
The other day, they all left for a trip to Quebec city. It really frustrates me that my family was not able to join them for that trip. Especially because there are only a few days left until we all have to part, I just wanted to spend as much time as I can with them also because such event rarely happen. Whether I was able to join them or not, every moment spent with them will definitely be moments I will forever cherish.
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(Big Happy Family! My mother may not be my aunt's sister (she is her 1st cousin), but that does not change the fact that everyone else are my relatives. The blood still flows, and that is what matters, and even if it did not, they would still be family.)
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I really have no idea when our families will all gather again, but I will be patiently waiting for that day to come once more. This week was an amazing week, one I will always remember, and I hope for our families to gather again soon. Special memories were made this past week and I can't wait for the next one to be formed. Until then, I love you all.
"It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons." - Johann Schiller
