Monday Monday...

No witty stories here today.  Just some brutal honest truth about what I think, how I feel.. Whatever...

Today, I am thankful for my family, no matter how dysfunctional we may be.  In the closest part of my family, there were five kids, and my mom.  I love my sisters to death, even if they won't speak to each other.. And my brothers?  Well, one passed away many many years ago, but not a day goes by that I don't think of him and the things he taught me while he was here.  Compassion, patience, an attempt at style fashion and hair techniques, lol.  My other brother? He is a nut, but I wouldn't have it any other way.  Do I wish we were all closer? Yes, absolutely. But the reality of that is thin.  I have come to accept each sibling in their own way.  The sister closest to me in age is my best friend. Always has been and always will be.  We have been through hell and back and had our ups and downs, but I would do anything for her, as she would me.

And then, my mom.  Where to begin? Hmm.  I'm not even sure.  She is just about the best mom I could imagine, although she has her moments, but don't we all.  There are not enough hours in the day for me to start talking about the incredible crap she has put up with and how she provided for us all growing up.  But she is awesome, no doubt about it.  I will be forever lost when I am no longer able to call her every single day.

So, remember, no matter the differences, the problems, the fights, whatever may be in the way, they are your family and were the first people to LOVE you.  Be thankful for those that you have, for one day they will be gone.  Make all the memories you can; good, bad and ugly.  They will hold you over until you see them once again.

Peace, Love, Happiness and all that other happy stuff..

J