This is part of what a family is about, not just love. It's knowing that your family will be there watching out for you. Nothing else will give you that. Not money. Not fame. Not work. —Mitch Albom
“This is part of what a family is about, not just love. It's knowing that your family will be there watching out for you. Nothing else will give you that. Not money. Not fame. Not work.”

Mitch Albom Author, screenwriter, musician

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Nagendra Kumar from Andhra Pradesh MARCH 17, 2021
Great quote about family. Family is everything.
Rajadurai from Bangalore SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Pingo !!!!!!
Mary Ellen from Stengel AUGUST 12, 2016
There is nothing in life more precious then your family!!
Ashley from St. Paul FEBRUARY 24, 2016
I LOVE my FAMILY so much!!
Ashley from St. Paul FEBRUARY 24, 2016
THAT IS SO TRUE!!!!!!
Isobel from England FEBRUARY 4, 2016
So true
Lady C from New Jersey JANUARY 6, 2016
A true statement and a very compassionate way to share. I LOVE it!
Claire from Sydney Australia JANUARY 5, 2016
How very true and more often than not, forgotten
Cynthia from Kansas City JANUARY 2, 2016
This is very inspirational.
Bryan from Inglewood, ca DECEMBER 28, 2015
So true, love and support go a long way
Love, Kim and Rex DECEMBER 26, 2015
And I AM ever so grateful for all of my family and friends. We have been so very lucky to have them in our lives and hope that your holidays together are healthy, happy, and great in every way. Love you all and wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with happy times together.
Barb from Georgia DECEMBER 25, 2015
my belief system and you do not have to be related by blood or marriage
Bill from Dayton, OH DECEMBER 25, 2015
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to all
Mick from Mason City, Iowa DECEMBER 25, 2015
My family means the world to me...

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