Establishing tradition is a part of black culture. I know many families who do many different things. Christmas breakfasts, summer vacations, xmas eve unwrap, Valentine balloons. The traditions vary as does each family, but one of the things all of our traditions encompass is Food!
So as I began reuniting my family  I wanted us to establish some type of tradition where we could all get together and celebrate all of the blessings that God has bestowed upon us... on a regular basis. So naturally...

From the first day that I arrived on the scene I was greeted by the Village. I was loved by more aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers than blood could account for. I was embraced with pure love. I was in my family.

Family is not defined by biology, marriage, or even a home. Family is the people you love and who love you back. The people you feel safe around and those you can count on. 

Family isn't always blood. It is the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what. Being genetically related doesn't make you family. Love, support, trust, sacrifice, honesty, protection, acceptance, secu...