Family and Judgement

I haven't posted in some time. I am not sure if it is due to my lack of excitement or just nothing has really set me to writing.

Today...well I have two rants.
1. Family includes everyone... if you like 'em or not, blood or by marriage.
2. Don't judge me.

My first rant is about family. I was told that family isn't about husbands/wife's and children. This was in relation to family photos. Guess what... without the husband/wife combo there wouldn't be you. So, yep all are family.
It almost made me want to cry. I would never think that Tim was not part of the family. I would not say my brother in law was not part of the family... or my nephews. They are all part of the family and I wouldn't trade that for anything. I understand that being the single one is hard, I understand that sometimes it isn't fun to constantely be reminded of the loneliness. However, I do not understand why you choose to claim family is simply the blood relation and that is it. That blows my mind. It's like saying - I am sorry but since you did not come from my mom and dad you are not my family. Dude, wonder how your husband/wife will feel when you get married. They will never feel as though they are actual family. I don't get it.

Second, it upsets me when people like to throw the doctor card my way. FYI, I don't go. Yes, I used to be on birth control --- guess what there is a post about that here. Yes, I had Lasik - guess what I am not the only one in my church who wears glasses/contacts... (that takes an eye doctor to get those). Yes, I go to the dentist and had braces... sue me.
But, do not tell me that by simply asking a question if someone needs to file an injury report makes me less of a "Christian" than the person I am asking. I do not go to the doctor if I am sick, hurt, etc. I do use my faith in those instances. I know I am not perfect. No one is. I just hate when I get judged.... It hurts.

It makes me think of all those who are judged publicly for what they believe, I am sorry. I have no right to cast my judgement, I have no right to persecute you for something you believe in. If I did so I think I would fail as a Christian. I am allowed to voice my beliefs, and say, "I think that is wrong." I, however, have no right to tell you that you are bound to hell.

Sorry for the rant this morning. I had a fire set under my butt.