A Family Celebration
Tamica Ellis
AIU
Abstract
A family celebration is a time for family to get together on any occasion, whether it is a birthday, wedding, graduation ceremony, holiday or a family gathering. A celebration is a time to celebrate and have fun. A celebration is a memory you can’t forget, because it means a lot to you. It’s the type of memory; you can pass down from generation to generation. For example, a family reunion is a great celebration, when thinking of family. Celebrations doesn’t have to be big, it can consist of a grandmother, mother, father, brother, sister or friend. I think everyone has a memory of some type of family celebration in their life time. I really believe families should celebrate special occasions together and depend on one another in any type of situation.
A Family Celebration On April 7, 2011, my daughter Kemari Leah was born at 9:11am. That was a very special celebration to me. Not all my family members were there, at the hospital, but my immediate family (mom, brother, sister, and fiancé) were. It was such a joy to have a new edition to the family. Since I had her before the expected delivery date, I wasn’t able to have my baby shower as planned. So instead everyone decided to come by my house a day after we got home from the hospital. Almost everyone showed up; cousins, aunts, and friends. It was nice; my mom cooked a big dinner for everyone. My family bought Kemari lots of pretty gifts (clothes, pampers, etc.). At the end of the celebration, everyone was leaving out, saying how much they love me and Kemari. It was great to feel all the love from my family and friends. It just felt like I can depend on them for anything. November 21, 2010, was the day my daughter received her Baby Blessing. Kemari was seven months at the time. This celebration only included my cousin and her husband, my mother, my fiancé, and best friend. My best friend is my daughter’s godmother; she has been a part of my family for 16 years. So it meant a lot to me, to have her there as well. Even though it was a small family celebration, it was a special occasion, which required family to be a part of. It’s great to be able to depend on your family during celebrations and special occasions, which means a lot to me. Family should be able to depend on family. I feel family should be in your corner whenever you need them to be. I can’t remember a time in my life, where I didn’t have a family member to depend on. My family is very special to me; I can count on them for anything. I want my daughter to feel the same way, when she gets older. I guess what I’m trying to say, is that I hope someone feels the same as I do about family.
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