All because two people fell in love

There's a Brad Paisley song that I'm reminded of when I look at a recent picture of my family. It goes something like this:

"There ain't nothing not affected
when two hearts get connected.
All that will be or ever was
every single choice we make,
every breath we get to take,
is all because two people fell in love."

This past weekend my Dad took some great family pictures of me, Jeff, and Caleb. I thought about this song because we wouldn't be here if our parents didn't fall in love. Ok, this isn't true for all cases, but in the case of my family it is. Families are born out of love, and generations continue through the strength of love. In fact, I think love is one of the most powerful emotions. I always felt love from my family, and that love expanded when I met Jeff. Nothing feels better than being in love! But I have to say the greatest and most powerful love I have ever felt, is for my child. I want to protect him, guide him, and help him become the best he can be. I would even lay down my own life for him. I often look at Caleb and feel so amazed and proud. He is the product of love! Family is at the heart of love, and nothing is more important than that.

"A happy family is but an earlier heaven."