Looking at the family down the street they look perfect- everyone is getting along, there is no contention and they always seem to be happy! It's obvious to say though that not every moment in life is pleasant, even if it appears that way. Each day is a roller coaster of experiences and tests of patience, kindness, worth etc. especially in a family. Sometimes the moments are great though and truly bring your family closer together- an afternoon at the park, a movie and popcorn, a new baby being born, etc. Is it possible for the hard, trying, testing moments to bring you closer together as well? The answer- YES. It all depends on how you and your family respond to the crisis. Between a system of the actual event, the resources and reactions, and the perspective on the situation the overall experience of the event can have positive or negative effects on the family. It's important to realize how your family copes with crisis and when crisis arises to focus on it being a bonding experience rather than a destroyer of the home. No family is perfect and although crisis in the home is hard the answer is YES! It can bring you together. :)
One of my favorite quotes pertaining to family and how they work on unity is this:
"In our home we do second chances, we do thank yous, we do real, we do I'm sorry, we do love, we do laughter, we do mistakes, we do respect, we do happiness, we do dreams, we do faith, we do family."
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