The Love Of Family

Anthony Brandt wrote: "Other things may change us, but we start and end with family." How true!
I had that same experience this past long weekend with my family all together here in Maine to celebrate my older sister's birthday. We also gathered to circle round a beloved father, husband, and brother-in-law as he faces critical cancer surgery. Both occasions are important markers of change. Both warranted loving acknowledgement. Both events required the unconditional, visceral love and sense of belonging you get when you have a "good enough" family.

I felt particularly blessed this weekend to have such a family. We laughed, we cried, we dined, we toured, we shopped, we told stories, we watched TV, we learned, we celebrated, we circled our wagons.
Life is sweeter today because the weekend started and ended with family.

I wish all of you a loving family. If you weren't born into one, create one of your own!

Goodnight,
Susan Lager