nephew!

I am so thankful to my sister for making me an aunt. I wasn't one until this little guy came. I am grateful to have a sister I can share with, about birthing, breastfeeding, everything. I seriously have no idea what I'm going to do when she and her husband (and baby) move out east for law school in the fall. Just the thought makes me have a pit in my stomach. The closeness that I have with my sisters is the stuff of which dreams are made.  I am thankful that I have saved millions of dollars in therapy bills because of the bond I have with my sisters. smirk. Seriously, though. I have no idea how I was chosen to be with these amazing women, so fused, linked and bonded. I especially like that I have the privilege of hearing their insight on my woes and emotional upheavals. But even more it is knowing that there is no conflict/jealous/anger over each other's accomplishments. We are truly happy for one another. Of course I have relationships that are similar with other women (and I count myself lucky) but to have 4 (four!) amazing women who get me, and that I can help and support like its second nature-- it is just a special thing. My relationship with them is a breeding ground to make me better in all of my interactions.

I'm especially thankful that because of them, I can still be not quite done with processing an experience in my life. That is a heaven-sent gift. That I am not alone with this.