Friends & Family

Family Bond

2005-04-20T10:14:00.000-07:00

No one is ever born into Life alone. Everyone has shared the bond of family, at least at birth, and for many people it is a bond that will follow them throughout life. For many people it is the most important bond of all.

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Getting Along With Your Brothers & Sisters

2005-04-19T18:12:00.000-07:00

Brothers and sisters can be your best friends, and they can also drive you crazy. Even though they can be a pain sometimes, your brothers and sisters love you and care about you.

Tip 1
Consider their feelings.When you let your sisters and brothers know that you are trying to see their side of things, they will be more accepting of how your condition affects them all.
How NOT to address a problem: "You know, I'm really sick of your pouting. You're so selfish! My doctor appointments are more important than some stupid dance recital."
Try this instead: "I understand that you're upset that Mom and Dad couldn't go to your recital. You must have been really disappointed. I know they would have gone if they could. We all would have. Unfortunately, this was the only time I could get in to see the doctor. I hope we'll be able to plan things a little better in the future so this won't happen again."
Tip 2
Be honest about your condition. One of the best things that you can do for your sisters and brothers is to tell them as much as you can about your illness or disability. Many times kids in their situation feel left out. They may also feel like they haven't been told the whole story. Talking to them can make a big difference. It will make your brothers and sisters feel like they are part of the team helping you. And it will help get rid of any fears they may have.
Tip 3
Ask them to visit you in the hospital or go with you to your doctor appointments. Your doctor may be able to explain your illness in a way that younger brothers and sisters can understand. If they can see what happens at your doctor visits, they might understand your condition a little better. An added bonus is that your sisters and brothers can support you while you're at the doctor's office or hospital.

Families Worldwide

2005-04-19T14:55:00.000-07:00

"What is family?"

It is sad that we have to ask and explore this question at all. There isn't a living soul on this earth that does not have a father and a mother. It is this union of two people that gives our existence future. It was the divine plan for peopling this earth and providing the proper support group of father, mother, brother, and sister, to give emotional and loving support to each other. A family is and should be the one societal organization that we can always trust and support.

Pro-family groups from all over the world will meet at "World Congress of Families II." The outcome of this conference will be to join together in the fight and preservation of the family. "A Call from the Families of the World", a petition with millions of signatures, will be delivered to the United Nations, showing the overwhelming support for the traditional form of the family.

Join with Families Worldwide in the support of the family. Families Worldwide currently has 31 international chapters. The work is growing and the support is strong.
Onward and Upward!

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