We're A Family

I love families! I love the family I was raised in and I LOVE my family now. I know I am truly blessed. I also realize that neither one of these families is perfect. Like most families, we have our shortcomings, our differences, and our challenges. But we love each other and that keeps us together. 

I have been blessed to travel to many places around the world and soon I will go to even more places. As I have traveled, one of my favorite things to do is meet with families. I have been blessed to be in many people’s homes and shared meals, stories, songs and prayers with other families. 

Each family has been different. But one thing they all have in common is their love for each other. That familial love transcends all cultures and countries. Regardless of where they live, what they eat, how they look ~ a family is still a family. We live in a wonderful world of great diversity. The beautiful people of this earth are all Children of God and are of many and varied religious persuasions. 

We must cultivate tolerance and appreciation and respect for one another. My travels have helped me do just that. As I meet and become acquainted with so many amazing people and families I recognize the wonder of diversity and the beauty of sameness.

I have written this little song about the many incredible, fascinating and different families around this globe. (Now I just need to put the words to music)


We’re a Family
By Kristen Rhead Sweeney

There’s a Mama, a Mama & a Papa and a baby

And a brother, and a sister… make a family

They make you feel good and ya giggle and get happy

They grow like branches and spread out in your family tree

And we hug ‘em, we squeeze ‘em, and we kiss ‘em

Cuz we love them… we’re a family

They live in mountains, in mountains & by rivers and in cities

And in forests, and in deserts where it’s hot and gritty

Some wear shoes, but others let their feet get dirty

Some wear jackets, or dresses that are bright and pretty

And we hug ‘em, we squeeze ‘em, and we kiss ‘em

Cuz we love them… we’re a family

All around the world, everywhere we go

Meeting different folks… oh, people, don’t you know

They’re just like you, and they’re just like me

We share this planet earth… we’re one big family

Spinning round and round through the galaxy

Going from town to town… Oh, can’t you see

That they’re just like you and they’re just like me

We share this planet earth… we’re one big family

They eat rice, yummy rice, and pasta and their vegis

And burritos, and bugs and linguini with mommy

Some eat bugs! But others think that’s disgusting

But they love ‘em cuz they’re super sweet and squishy

All around the world, everywhere we go

Meeting different folks… oh, people, don’t you know

They’re just like you, and they’re just like me

We share this planet earth… we’re one big family

Spinning round and round through the galaxy

Going from town to town… Oh, can’t you see

That they’re just like you and they’re just like me

We share this planet earth… we’re one big family

… we’re one big family

… we’re one big family

We share this planet earth… we’re one big family