Why? Just some random ramblings.

Why do we tell people to follow their hearts when the majority of the time they end up regretting the decision that was made when they "followed their heart"? Why do we allow people we care about to make a decision that is only going to cause pain for them and those around them and pretend that they did the right thing. It's time we stood up for what is right and told people that instead of "following your heart" you need to honor your commitments. Life is not a fairy tale. Love is not all sunshine and roses. There are going to be times when the grass is going to look greener in another pasture. You have to stick it out and honor your commitments though. Our grandparents did it, and our great grandparents and for generations and generations before them. Why do we all suddenly think we know so much more than all of those before us?

You really want to know why the world we live in today is so screwed up? Because we gave up on families! Because when life gets just a little bit tough we walk out on our marriages, our children , our siblings....whoever. We need to get back to our roots. Back to a time when family was our first and most important commitment. Back to a time when you never said enough is enough. When you gritted your teeth, pulled together and worked through the bad times together. A time when the whole family came together and celebrated the good times and mourned in the bad times. Where families supported each other through struggles and were stronger because of it.

I have married into one of the most amazing families and I am so thankful for that. Growing up I thought I had a close knit family. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing it is to actually be part of a close knit family. A family that does everything they possibly can together. A family that pulls together into a little cluster and makes sure that everyone in the family is taken care of. I feel so blessed today. I wish more people could experience this.