UGH...I'm a slacker!!! Or I'm just so busy!!! Choose which ever you think best describes me. Not much has been going on in my world. Typical mom, house keeper, cook, laundry doer, church secretary, sales rep., multi-tasking stuff. LOL
I was able to spend some time a north with my family. It was WONDERFUL to say the least. I got to see my sister, who I really haven't seen or spoken to in about 2 years. I've seen her at family functions, but she never really talked to me. The polite "hi," but in my opinion those don't count. I can't say over this weekend we had deep conversation, but she got to see the real me, in a comfortable atmosphere. Hopefully she realized that I'm not who I was at 17. I've since grown, and let things go. It's my hope and prayer that she got to know my family a little bit better too. My sweet Jojo, and my ever quiet husband. We're good people, and good to our people (that being our family and friends). If she hasn't let go of the past, there is nothing I can do about that. As much as I would like to. I can, and will keep trying to have the relationship that we used to. She used to be my best friend. When my parents divorced, she was the person that knew exactly what I was going through (Technically we are only half sisters - sharing the same sperm donor). I can't really get into it, as it isn't my place to tell her story, but I will say that her and I had a similar childhood. For those that know me, you can probably figure it out, and for those that don't know that side of me, one day it will be a blog. Probably sooner than later. But, I digress...As my little family was getting ready to leave on Sunday, and were giving everone hugs good bye, I went to the very edge of the cliff of our relationship, and I jumped...head first. I gave my sister a hug. I had no idea how she was going to respond to this, but if I didn't send out that love at that very moment, who knows if/when I would have the chance again. Much to my surprise...she hugged me back. Not some whimpy, I really don't want to do this but I will to be polite hug either. It was an arms wrapped around me tight, I've missed my sister kind of hug. Now, maybe it was just my wishful thinking, or maybe it really was her just being polite, I don't know. I choose to hold on to choice A.
We shall see what the future holds. My mom and I think it would be an awesome idea to get the whole family together again. I kinda have to agree. It was an amazing time. Attached is one of the many pictures taken. This is my family, my people. My mom, my two big brothers, and my big sister. I do love them, and would give anything and everything for them!!!! When everyone else walks away...you still have family!!! At least I always will!!! Last minute add. As I was looking through the pictures, I decided to add one of everyone. Added are my nieces and nephews, step dad (dad), brother in law and sister in law. I love em all!!! I like to say we all put the fun in dysfunctional. :) Anyway...enjoy!
Night.
