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A Word From The Editor
“What’s more important than family?” It’s a familiar question, and for me the answer has always been clear. It’s a belief imparted not by words, but by actions. We are all products of our upbringing. I see it now in my thirties when I hear my dad's sense of humor, the one I winced at as a teen, coming from my own mouth. The years I spent in my parents' home truly defined who I am, and becoming a father has put the brevity and impact of that time into sharp focus. The fleeting nature of childhood hit home recently when my five-year-old daughter told me with teary eyes, “I don’t want to grow up. I want to always be your daughter.” My wife and I shared a look, our own eyes welling up, as we comforted her, “You’ll always be our little girl.”
That moment was a powerful reminder of the legacy we carry and the one we build. I was blessed to come from a family where love was an action. My dad was more than present, my mom is truly the best (and I’m not the only one who says so), my brothers are still my best friends, and my grandparents set an enduring example of support and generosity. They taught me that family is our most important responsibility.
In this issue, we delve into that very theme: the families that raise us and the families we choose to build. Enjoy the read,
