1) No matter how long you're apart, or where life leads you, your family is always there to support you....sometimes surprisingly so.
2)Family is not always blood.
3) When things happen in life that are bittersweet (or sometimes more bitter than sweet), the people closest to you will always rally around and do everything in their power to get you through.
The last thing I'd like to leave you with is a poem that was read at the ceremony. This poem really made me thankful for ALL things in my life, sweet and bitter....
I asked God for strength that I might achieve.
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater things.
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy.
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.
The Prayer of an Unknown Confederate Soldier
I am really excited for the first "Try Me Tuesday" post tomorrow and can't wait for you all to weigh in on what you think.
See you then,
-Tris
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