Proud Brother-In-Law Moment
This is hot off the press news in our family - my dear sister-in-law just received her new to her car in New Mexico.
Betsy is Abi’s younger sister who is serving in New Mexico on a Navajo Reservation. She works as a school teacher for elementary, middle, and high school students - yes, she stays on her toes.
About 3 months ago, my mother-in-law organized a fundraiser to buy a car for Betsy. Her last car had broken down and needed fairly substantial repairs. Much to our delight, we were able to raise almost $6,000 in less than a month.
Since most of the family lives in Pennsylvania, a drive to New Mexico was required at some point. Betsy’s mechanic minded father surprised her by driving out a well tuned vehicle for her to enjoy.
This is just one example of how awesome my family by marriage is.
One of the things I told Abi when we were dating is that I had to get along with her family before I was content. When we marry our spouse, most of the time we are marrying their family. The only reason I say most of the time is because sometimes our spouse is the only one left. In Abi’s case, the immediate and extended families are so connected that it took me 5 years of dating to be sure.
While I say that with a jokesters smile, the point is that who we spend our time with matters. There are wonderful feats that we can accomplish as a team be they family or friends. However, a house divided cannot stand.
I pray you are building your team of friends and or family around you so that your life is filled with the very best of blessings.
Uh yeah, you're the exception rather than the rule - at least in these parts, my friend. What you're living is the way it should be :)
Indeed, it is a blessing. :)
Congrats to Betsy. She has an amazing family :)
Congratulations to your sister-in-law and to you too for this member in your family.
Cars are a necessity for every house and when you get a new one, there will be more joy.
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Your affirmation is true, when we married a person we also married their relatives and that is strategic for the good team that is formed both in joys and in difficulties. Congratulations to your sister for her new vehicle, enjoy it
Cool looking ride!
So much love this
The simple things in life are what give great joy. I loved your story friend. Receive a fraternal hug @lydon.sipe