Where the Meadowlark Sings

<p>Family?the very word evokes foundation roots genealogy warmth and belonging. A family is a treasured gift from God our heavenly Father.</p> <p>Due to circumstances beyond our control our family was broken by our mother's untimely death. By faith and God's grace our father was able to keep us together as a family unit. It takes much prayer and wisdom to raise a child and especially four of them. </p> <p>Now in my own elder years I am very thankful for this gift. How very empty and alone I would have been without knowing my father and brothers. Without being a part of this common ancestry and lineage. Wondering forever: Who am I? Why am I here? Instead I have inherited this unity singleness of heart and bond of understanding that begins on the day of birth upon bonding with mother and father.</p> <p>Family! Treasure it. Hold each member to your heart and never let them go.</p>