Extended Family Relationship (Lesson 13)
Last week I discussed at some length the relationships I have with in-laws and the problems that can come from blending two different backgrounds. I have been very blessed in my family relationships. I think I actually fell in love with my mother and father-in-law before I fell in love with my husband. I remember one time when I was considering my future with my then boyfriend, I thought to myself, "but if I don't marry him I won't have Dick and Miriam as my in-laws!" After I got married I felt complete support from them, in fact, they would tell my husband, "if anything ever happens in your marriage, we're keeping her!" I always felt so loved and never judged. They set such a great example for me as my daughters started to marry and I began welcoming in-laws into my own family. I have really tried to honor and encourage my children to be independent as they begin their own families, even when that means they won't be at all of our family e