Tammi's World

Family - It's a Good Thing

I had a nice evening with my family. Of course we were all exhausted so our time needed to be all about quality not quantity.

My cousin and I are very close. She's the big sister I always thought I had. She was my hero for years and years - even when we didn't stay in touch like we ought to. I love her dearly.

And I adore her kids. They're all grown up now, and sometimes it's very hard for me to remember that. But oh....are they delightful to be around.

I'm going to miss them very much.

They've been my safety net. You see, I wasn't down here just wingin' it on my own. When I got in trouble, lost my job, or just couldn't see a reason to go on.....I came here. Here there was laughter, hugs, scoldings and Cap'n Crunch cereal. Here I was loved. Still am. That's kinda cool.

This morning we were talking about this whole move thing. Gotta tell you - and I will post on it later - right now I'm in the anger stage. She is too, sorta, so we had a good venting session. Then I looked at her and simply asked - Will You Be Here When I Can't Handle It?

Yeah, she'll be here.

That's nice to know. The next few years aren't going to be easy - I'm in no way shape or form thinking they will be. But it's comforting to know - even 1741 miles away - I still have a net.

Posted by Tammi at April 12, 2005 08:55 AM