Family doesn't always have to be blood.

You have heard it said that blood is thicker than water. While this is true sometimes a bond can be just as thick if not thicker than blood. There have been to people in my life that are such good friends; I count them as my brothers. I recently connected with one of those guys after four or five years and seems like the cd never skipped.

This cat basically lived at my house for two years. He became family as much as anyone could, and still is. Even though there have been miles and years between, all it takes is the word, and a help, an ear, a shoulder, a sarcastic retort, and a place would be given at the drop of a hat no questions asked. That’s what family is and family does.

Family is a bond. The only thing blood means is genetic relation. Sometimes, the bond that is cultivated between certain friends is thicker and stronger than blood even the blood that pumps through a Chicago Bears fans veins. (If you are younger than 20 or have no appreciation for great comedy, you will not understand that reference so just move on.)

I hope this doesn’t seem sappy; I just have a difficult time expressing myself sometimes, I’m just excited that Facebook got a couple brothers back in touch. So this one’s for you Mikey, love ya brother. (And by this “one” I of course mean this monster glass of milk…) Don’t worry Mooch. I didn’t forget about ya. You’re right up there with us brother. And remember what I said guys, I got your back.