I have my own heart. My heart beats faster when faced with adversity or negativity. On the other hand, my heart is stabilized by the things that make it beat. Holding hands. Laughing. Believing.
My family is its own heart. I have termed us "Team O'Bryan" for most of our existence because quite frankly, we couldn't survive if we didn't work together. Our function only works if all of our hands are in the huddle. Each of us is a chamber that flows blood through our family.
Robbie is the achiever in the bunch. He is a task master and maintains order and consistency in day to day operations. He is driven by the acts of our family and how they unfold.
I am the words of those actions. We have one family rule. "Be Kind." It is the very thing that keeps a temperature on all that we do. If we are not kind, then we are not.
Tate is the justice of the family. He believes intently and cares deeply. He reminds us that doing the right thing is the only thing to do. Just like a compass, he always points north and ensures we stay on the right path.
And then there's Lily. Lily is the fresh air that blows in the mundane of a day. She flutters her way in and out of situations with less than a care for anything but everybody at the same time. She loves in a way that feels like a tickle, while deeply touching your soul.
Today we took the day to enjoy each other and do some pre-celebrating of the birth of our Lilybean. Breakfast at Waffle House. Dancing to favorite songs on the Jukebox. A new bike for Bean. Milkshakes. Raider Pride Bonfire.
I love these people. It was a perfect day.
Day 6: Team O'Bryan
#4chambers1heart
My heart might pop.
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