{Thanksgiving 2006}Today I am grateful for being included.
Practically from the time Marc and I started dating, his family encircled me and made me one of their own.
His parents have ever treated me as a daughter, not a dreaded daughter-in-law. His sister Michelle graciously gave her name over to me, just two days after she got married herself.
They taught me that extended family is just that -- an extension, an enlargement of family.
Being included is a wonderful thing.
11 comments:
Well said, Michelle!
such lovely thoughts
This is so perfectly written and I couldn't have said it better myself.
Marc's parents are truly one of a kind. I don't their loving kindness can be believed until it is witnessed.
It still touches me that Mim is the only person who sent me a note of condolence when I had my miscarriage. I wasn't expecting anything from anyone, so her note was particularly touching.
That is a beatiful sentiment. I share initials with two sister-in-laws, but I can't imagine sharing a whole name!
What a blessing to have such wonderful inlaws!
I have really enjoyed your gratitude posts this week.
I must say, you have two very handsome sons!
That is such a blessing. I agree with Rachelle your boys are very handsome.
Happy Thanksgiving!
What a beautiful post.
And I was thinking what handsome boys they were, too, and then read the same thing twice in your comments. It must be true.
Please can we arrange a marriage w/ one of them to Isabelle, age 8???
"Being included" - how perfectly perfect!
my in-laws are very much like this, i have always felt like i was just part of the family. i was especially nervous bringing three little kids into the family, i hate that "step" word, it's just so ugly. they never treated my kids like "steps" and i will be forever grateful.
i especially love that they (and my parents) have taught me how to be good in-laws when my own kids get married. to have my future in-law kids feel accepted like this is really a big dream of mine.
great post michelle - and by the way, of course they love you! who wouldn't love a daughter like you!
I agree whole heartedly with Wende - to know you is to love you! I am grateful Heavenly Father brought you into my life!
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