When 'friend' is not strong enough a word

[kakesw]

Some people are brought into our lives for some small purpose, a fleeting moment in the eternities that guides us ever so subtly on our path. Others effect us awesomely. They boldly help to mold our very beings, to fill chasms and coax us to expand ourselves. They wash in like a tidal wave, turning us on our ear and morphing moments of fear into

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[mintymama]

That is when it nice to know that you can "adopt" whole families, sisters, brothers, grandparents, aunts, & uncles...the gospel allows for those wonderful adoptions that don't have to go thru the court system. It is really fun when you get to the point that you look and count as a blessing the number of YEARS that you have had the additional "family"...(She was adopted 25 years ago.TEXAS grinnin'!The one on the left...)