Thursday, March 20, 2008

My Family Just Got Bigger

This may sound odd, but I know that a family member, who has not been in contact with me very often in my real life, reads this blog about once a week. I think it is an uncle, but I cannot be sure. I wish the mystery person felt okay about commenting.

On that note, I met a long lost cousin today and it was great. We reminisced and had a wonderful visit. I remembered her only as a little blond haired blue eyed girl. I recall wanting her to be at my Mawmaw's house when I went to visit. One time we got in major trouble for going to a creek and finding a snake. We have been out of contact for decades. She grew into a lovely woman and I am glad I overcame my nervousness to reconnect with her today. Families are strange creatures and ours is right up there in the weirdness rankings. I had to remind myself that we were the children when it all fell apart. It is wonderful to let go of the last generation's rancor. It felt like building a bridge back into a part of my family.

Very happy to see you S. Feel free to comment L + mystery uncle.

Thanks you sister#2 for making it all possible. Thank you sister#3 for your support. Thanks to Jack and Eman for your adorable cuteness and ice breaking abilities.

6 comments:

  1. We had a family reunion last year with people hubby hadn't seen for nearly 50 years. It was a great day and nice to add some more people to the clan!

    Have a great Easter!

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  2. Debbie, I'm so glad you found her too. Our family has rancor also, but I would like to find some thru my blog. Hope your uncle comments someday.~~Dee

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  3. Good morning ladies. Thank you for your support. It still feels good this morning. It is nice to know others deals with similar issues. I had no idea what this little garden/kid blog was going to turn into when I started this.

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  5. Aunt Debbi, I have been reading through your blog and to say it is wonderful, is an understatement. I am so glad we have finally met again. I will be spending a lot of time keeping up with everyone. You are such a joy and I am so happy you are back in my life! L and I are looking forward to getting together at the cousins reunion and spending some quality time with those we have missed.

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  6. Hey Susie. Glad you stopped by. The visit was wonderful. Happy Easter.

    Deb

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