Let me start with a bit of a disclaimer. At times during this post, it may seem like I'm being vague. That's because that's what I will be trying to do. I put my life on the blog voluntarily, my family and friends have not made that choice. I am respectful of that and will ALWAYS be vague or not even discuss certain topics if they impact/involve others who have not specifically consented to having their business thrown all over the blog. That being said, our family has experienced an unexpected loss this week. We are all shocked and saddened but, as always, we will circle the wagons and show tons of love and support. You might think this post will be another "no one is promised tomorrow" post, but it won't be. This one is about family.
We have a very large, but close, family. I'm not sure how everyone else's family works but my cousins were my first best friends and, at different points in my life, have been more like siblings than cousins. That is such a blessing and I wish the same for my children. As with many relationships, as we've gotten older there have been shifting priorities - marriages, children, and less time spent together. I can tell you that it does not change the love I have for my aunts, uncles and cousins. When I received my diagnosis earlier this year, I received messages of love and support and offers to help us with meals, tending to our property - whatever we needed. They were there, like they always are. None of us are perfect, no one is. But I know that in a time of need, someone will be there to help. So, as we are once again touched by something horrible, there is comfort in knowing that we are not alone, that we will be there for each other and especially for those who need to be lifted up with love and support during what is a most difficult time. I love you all!
Andee
We have a very large, but close, family. I'm not sure how everyone else's family works but my cousins were my first best friends and, at different points in my life, have been more like siblings than cousins. That is such a blessing and I wish the same for my children. As with many relationships, as we've gotten older there have been shifting priorities - marriages, children, and less time spent together. I can tell you that it does not change the love I have for my aunts, uncles and cousins. When I received my diagnosis earlier this year, I received messages of love and support and offers to help us with meals, tending to our property - whatever we needed. They were there, like they always are. None of us are perfect, no one is. But I know that in a time of need, someone will be there to help. So, as we are once again touched by something horrible, there is comfort in knowing that we are not alone, that we will be there for each other and especially for those who need to be lifted up with love and support during what is a most difficult time. I love you all!
Andee