New addition to the family
Have you ever had someone who means so much to you because of certain reasons? We all
have that family member that changes our whole perspective about life and how we live it. They
could have made a big impact on your life or maybe even a death of a family member can
change your perspective on life. Even adding someone new to your family could change your
life.
The family member that made me change my perspective on life would have to be my
adopted little cousin Shannon, she means a lot to my family and to me. Although, being in our
family for a little amount of time she’s already made such a big impact on all our lives. My aunt
Yolonda adopting my little cousin Shannon was one of the most heartwarming experiences of
my life because I now open my eyes to be grateful for the things I do have and the family that
I’m surrounded by in my daily life. Now Shannon can experience what it is like to have a family
that loves her and cares for her.
It was my aunt’s birthday August 11th, We were all celebrating her birthday having fun,
hanging out around my aunt’s back yard, kids running and playing in and out of the pool, adults
laughing, everyone just enjoying family time. When the party was over my aunt had to
make a very important announcement to the whole family before we all left, we were all so
curious of what the announcement could be. It came time for her to tell us her announcement,
you can tell she was very happy to say whatever she had to say. The announcement wasn’t quite
an original announcement. My Aunt went in the house telling us all she was to return with a
special surprise. About thirty seconds later, out came my aunt and in her arms was a precious
little girl, dark brown hair, and with the prettiest big brown eyes, and a smile that would melt
your heart. Before anyone of us could open our...