Getting accustom to “differences” in a family is not always easy. In fact, it presents challenges, however as a family you are forced to often get use to how you are different. I believe it to be a good thing and an opportunity for some life lessons.

My two sisters are very different than I am. My twin sister is a puppy dog and one of the nicest people I know today. She would do anything for anyone and provide comfort to any soul. Just a good all around person. Someone can only learn from the kindness Wendy brings into room. My older sister Bari lives a far more regimented life. She is goal oriented….can be rigid and is tough. However, has focus and often overachieves. She is direct and not afraid of much. I would classify her as courageous at times. The common thread with both of them is their ability to be resilient. Then there is me…..often misunderstood…..but a far bigger heart than most can understand. However, “misunderstood” is often the case. Yes, that trait of “resiliency” is a common thread for the three of us. We each have fallen down are share of times, however we were raised to get right back up on both feet. And we have!
My father was stern…….firm….and not the joking around type. Simply focused on family….work…..and helping those around him. His legacy continues to live. My mom is more of the jovial type…..laid back….funny….often sarcastic and not afraid to let her hair down.

We are all different. Like many families we have challenged each other and it can get out of hand. However, with all those differences is a common ground. We come back to each other…..listen to each other……and some how let those differences rest on the ground.

The end point is “differences” create growing situations and keep things interesting. Don’t be frustrated by differences, but rather embrace them.

By
Bradley D. Weisman

Proverbs 30:18 There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand: 19The way of an eagle in the sky, The way of a serpent on a rock, The way of a ship in the middle of the sea, And the way of a man with a maid.

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