My wonderful family is comprised of my parents: Pam and Charlie, two sisters: Elizabeth and Abigail and my brother Joel.
A little tidbit about each of them.
My dad: There is so much I could say about my dad. Ever since I was little we have had a special relationship. We have always just gotten along really well. We really are pretty much opposites in a lot of ways but yet it just works. Anyways, more about him. My dad loves us kids, loves my mom and most of all loves God. He is an amazing preacher and leader within the church. He is surprisingly tender hearted and just loves people {although he doesn't always love being around people!}. He is a leader by all definitions and a "lion" {personality trait}. He likes being around family and loves to be with his grand daughters! Although his temperament has changed quite a bit in the last five years {due to a "moderate" stroke} he is still one of the people I look up to most. I value his opinion above almost everyone else.
Fun Story: When I was little I sometimes had trouble sleeping, my dad did as well. So he would go to the living to watch basketball when he couldn't sleep. Whenever he would, he would come see if I was asleep... and if not I got to go hang with him and watch late night basketball together. One of my favorite things about growing up.
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My mom: My mom is a mom by all accounts. What I mean is that she loves to take care of and be there for her kids {and my dad, but that's understood}. She always remembers and notices the little things. For instance, her tiny refrigerator in the garage is always stocked with like 12 different drinks, because she wants to have what each person is drinking when everyone comes to visit. One of the ways she takes care of us. And she will notice if you change from drinking coke to pepsi! But that is kind of a different subject. My mom is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She is always one of the best prayer warriors I know. To say that my mom and I are close would be an understatement. We are so much alike, it kind of surprises me that we get along SO well. I guess we just know and understand each other because of it. She loves having the whole family together... if even one person is missing it isn't the same! She is one strong woman too. {while I tear up...} I can't even begin to talk about the changes her life has gone through in the past five years, and how one event has changed her everyday because it changed the person she chose to walk through life with. But she has dealt with all of it and has glorified God for everything she has. Oh and she is an encourager... although I am not sure this is by nature {because I am not this way} but she is known to walk around singing "Rise and Shine" at 5 in the morning on youth camping trips!
Elizabeth: Elizabeth is my older sister by four years. We really weren't that close until the last maybe 3-4 years. She is amazing. I envy her confidence and independence a lot. She is one of the most intelligent people I know. I love that she has all of these qualities, that can, in some people, come off as pushy or superior, but she uses them to build relationships and care for her family. I love that her life now, is nothing like she expected while still in high school. One thing that has never changed is her love for God. She is diligent in her relationship with God and uses her outgoing personality to push others toward God. I also love that our husbands are friends. I know that is off topic but this means we get to hang out even more, because they enjoy each other so much!
Joel: Joel is my older brother by two years. Joel and I are both middle children... although he is special because he is the oldest boy. Something I love about my brother is his resolve to kind of let things happen. Not that he is lazy or doesn't work hard, but he makes a decision, goes with it and let's it all play out. I love that while he is not that outgoing he can be friends with anyone. While I don't get to see him nearly enough {because he lives in Oregon}, I love that when he does come home, it's like he never left. Everyone just picks up where we left off. I think that says something about his ability to make people comfortable and at ease around him.
Abigail: Abigail is my younger sister by 2 years. Now, there is a lot I could say about Abigail too. Growing up we had our times. We really got close my senior year of high school and have remained close ever since. I have to say that she has changed so much in the past few years. {and she would say the same thing} She is has such a passion for ministry- especially to young ladies. Her heart just aches for woman and girls who need love and protection. She wants to be that for them and wants nothing more than for them to find love and comfort through Jesus. She is a dork and I love that about her. She loves to have fun but also works so hard at everything. She is so strong and confident in her faith. I envy the way she has blossomed in ministry. She took on such a different role when her husband became an interim youth minister at a very large church {in which previously he was a part time associate}. The whole time they have been there she has poured into the girls of the youth group and I know her faith has grown because of it.
There are a few things that I love about my family as a whole. I love that we all have grown up to love Jesus and we still do {which is not common of preacher's kids}. That is a huge testament to my parents {which is a different post that will be coming in the near future}. I love that we all have fun together and truly get along! I love that even if they weren't my family, they would still be my friends!
So not so short. But that is the Curran family. Love them all!
I love this post, Lydia! I might steal this idea and do one about my family.
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