The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.
RICHARD BACH, Illusions
...there are a select few who I consider my family...yet are of no blood relation to me...our love and mutual respect for one another are a true testament to what a family should be, and how lucky am I to have these people to call my family in addition to those who are my family...in blood...I am very lucky!