A Bend in the Road...

This is a tough week for me. My very precious Aunt is moving from Florida to Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, to be nearer to her son. My beloved Uncle passed away on Labor Day Weekend, six months ago. They had been married for 61 years. She made the decision to move up north while she is still relatively healthy and can make her own decisions. She will be 79 in March. I am happy for her, but I will miss her terribly. The good news is that she will be at the 1/3 mark when we travel up north to visit our daughters and their families, so we will stop and see her.

Aunt Eulilia and I have been through a lot together over these past couple of years, but I wouldn't trade any of my experiences with her for any amount of money. I have learned a lot about life and death through her eyes and gentle strength. I have enjoyed having the opportunity to learn more about her life as a child, young adult, wife and mother. She is a pillar of strength and has taught me what true grace is all about. In short, my Aunt has solidified what I have always known, I follow a beautiful legacy of strong women in my family who have persevered throughout generations to pave a way for me, my girls, and my granddaughters. Life is what you make it. You can choose to bemoan your circumstances or you can rise above adversity and carve out a new path. The women in my family have risen above their circumstances and blossomed. I am so blessed to have their example in my life and I am honored to be counted among them as a strong women in a chaotic world.


I am blessed. I love you Aunt Eukie! May this move be everything you want it to be ~ God is with you!!


Love,
"Pumpkin"