New Horizons

Soaring at 30,000 feet the weekend trails in the past with times of treasure still dancing through my head. All were present and accounted for plus some new faces. The festivities began with an engagement party for my oldest sister followed by many rounds of golf, lots of giggles, turkey in the middle somewhere and finishing with a celebration of my parents 30th wedding anniversary. All in all, I could not have designed a more wonderful few days with the people who accept me for all of my faults and uplift my spirit. As my parents often remind us and show us daily, Thanksgiving is a time to extend outward. Sitting around the table was great family friends who have become like family, new soon to be family of my sisters fiance and his parents, my brother in law, aunt, grandparents, parents and siblings. As we grow older and the family grows with us, I am reminded of how blessed I am. Family begins to grow like a backyard - with new patches of grass looking a little out of place, but quickly the new sod will be completely entwined with the roots of the entire yard, creating a blanket of unity. Someday I hope to meet someone to add his own little patch of green to the mix. Until then, I marvel at the vibrant landscape I am a part of and smile.