Special Moments

There's that part of me which is still quite child-like; I confess this quality is one of my prized 'possessions' I fervently hold onto and in fact dare anyone to try taking from me.  This quality has been tremendously helpful throughout my life but especially so during the battle with my monster. Life, at times, can really suck but I firmly believe behaving child-like in certain settings brings light into our dark corners. 

My siblings have all been lovingly supportive during this journey; as in other times each of them has allowed me the privilege of enjoying child-like moments during these recent months.  We've faced this ugliness in our conversations but then also allowed ourselves the joy of a bit of childishness; the gift of being able to laugh with them has helped my recovery more than they can know.

Today three of us were together, in the same room, for the first time since August 2001.  My sis-in-law and two brothers drove 4 hours one way to see me here at my daughter's home!  We laughed, I cried; mostly we enjoyed the miracles in our family.  Their visit was short but I know it blessed each of us.

Sabrina, Ted and Rick from the bottom of my heart thank you for the gift of spending time with you!  And thanks for the child-like moments we shared today.  OOOXXX

To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.
-- Clara Ortega