Blessings, Blessings, and MORE Blessings!

As I reflect on the last week, I think, "wow, what a whirlwind!"  A week ago, I was on my way to my family reunion in Lomira Wisconsin.  During my really quick visit home, I was fortunate to see many loved ones.  I also had the opportunity to make peace and let go of past memories.  I was able to let go of all the hurt and move on.  What a blessing that was.  I was reunited with  many aunts, uncles, and cousins who I haven't seen in 10 or so years.  Thinking of how blessed I am to have a family full of color and personality brings a tear to my eye.  I had my first dinner with 2 of my sisters.  We sat and told stories, laughed, and loved each other.  This not only brings a tear, it brings a well of tears.  My sisters are one of the most important things to me in this world!  To be sharing time with each other has BLESSING written all over it!!  Sunday morning was spent kayaking, coffee, and breakfast with close and dear friends.  I then hopped on a plane to come back to the east coast only to pack up my remaining things to move into my dream condo!  A few minutes ago, I opened the last box.  As I write, I sit on my couch gazing out across the beautiful view I have of the Hudson River.  I ask myself the question,  "What on earth did I do to be so blessed in this life?"  I love and feel loved, I have success and happiness in my grasp.  I have come to terms with the past and now soar towards the future.  My story is of inspiration and hope.  When all odds were against me, I challenged those odds and am so thankful I did!!