Family - What Does it Really Mean?

I see families come through work every day. Big ones and small ones. Happy ones and grumpy ones. And I ponder just what it means to be part of a family. I mean, I know what it means to have a biological family. The one you are born into and are related to and all of that. But there are those that you become so familiar with and so close to that they become closer than friends. They become your family.
 I have had a few that I have grown up with and have gotten me through some rough times. And they know more about me than almost anyone. And stick by me and support me no matter what!!!!
 I work with a group of people who live in the magic of Disney every day. Who enjoy the comfort and familiarity of of Disney and the comfort of the stories and the characters. These people have become family to me as well. They can see my mood and tell when I need a hug. They joke with me and know how to make me smile. 
These past few weeks have been pretty challenging for me in several different respects. And usually going to work helps to take my mind off of my troubles. But it has taken some pretty strong doses of pixie dust and pretty broad shoulders to lean on to get me through this. I am so thankful for my family, my whole family, for sticking with me and giving me the strength to get through all of this!!!