I was reminded this past weekend how important family and friends are to me. I have been married for a little over six months, and I have already learned many lessons. First,  marriage is is one of the greatest gifts God grants us. When we enter into a soul bond with another person and with God, we set up the greatest support system that we can experience in his life. When done correctly, (a constant work in progress) we are able to experience a great deal of spiritual growth and experience a form of Love that is very rewarding. Secondly, family and friends are vital to our continual growth. The support system one receives from a group of people who love them is such an overarching blessing. I personally do not know where I would be in life if it had not been for my crazy and beautiful family. Sometimes Kilah and I talk about moving away and living in this place or that, but we always try to remind ourselves how blessed we are in this time being able to live near our family. A family in our community lost one of their loved ones this weekend, and it weighed heavy on my heart. I was reminded how important family is and how much they mean to me. We all need the support system when we are down, when we are going through hard times, and when we are at the end of our rope. We need to always be there for our loved ones and make sure they have the support they need. Let us never take anyone or anything for granted! So go and hug those you love and love them with all of your heart. Carpe Diem! 

Your brother,       Spencer