......the "Amy" creature to whom I keep
referring:
I’ve been thinking about family a lot lately. I am blessed to be surrounded by family –
I’ve got a big one – more than 20 first cousins. It’s common for me and Lynn to be out and
about and run into someone I’m related to.
I am consistently in awe of people who move across the country – l once moved
3 hours away, and that lasted 365
days. We’ll leave that adventure for
another time. I love my family –
immediate, extended and those I’m not technically related to - for all that
they bring to my life: opinions, cheering sections, amazing food, and
really…endless entertainment.
One of my favorite things as Lynn and I have grown our
relationship is the people I’ve met. Since
she moved to the Twin Cities my love has met some amazing folks. These folks have become part of her life in
all sorts of ways – and what has become clear to me in spending time with these
people is that people don’t have to be related to you to be family. Okay – I knew this beforehand – but I’ve
lived it these past few months in a way I never thought possible.
Why am I writing this now?
We vacationed at a B&B in Austin, TX a few weeks ago, owned by some
of these family members to whom I’m referring.
We spent time with some amazing women.
Their love of my love couldn’t
have been move evident.
I realize that my presence has pulled Lynn away from those
she (and now me) hold dear…and I thought I’d take this opportunity to say thank
you for sharing. Thank you for
cherishing and sharing this amazing woman…Blessed…so, so blessed.
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