Together, We are strong

(250 word essay for contest)

    I consider family the greatest treasure in life, and looking back throughout my years I realize that I have been blessed. I have incredible parents, four wonderful brothers, three amazing sisters and Rascal. When I start thinking that this world is a harsh, bitter place, that isn’t worth the while I just look at my family.
    My parents are there for me no matter what.  Their words of wisdom guide me and help me distinguish right from wrong. I couldn’t survive without them here by my side, and also my siblings. Their words of encouragement and love assist my existence in being worthwhile. I also consider the Heavenly Father a part of my family as well. He has bestowed me with the greatest gift on earth: My family, and I will be forever grateful.
    We have stayed strong when the cruel human nature battered us, and when we though it was next to impossible to get up and face a new day. But, together with the Lord we are strong. Each day we look up to Him and each other and remember that whenever we think the world has let us down we still have each other.
At times I don’t realize how fortunate I am that He saw me worthy of my family. I pray that he keeps us safe and strong so that we continue to look up at him in our times of need.