“Family counts, so take care of your family… even if they’re crazy.”

I believe this was given to my sister and me when my uncle was killed in an accident. My dad took on more responsibility for his older sister and her kids, and continues to help them significantly. It’s reduced the amount of sibling rivalry between us because I think we realized that we may have to take care of the other in life. As I’ve grown older, I have realized that your family is the reason behind many of the decisions you make, and you need to have a good relationship with those you love.