It's hard to believe that a family so broken could begin to mend. The mending of old wounds takes time--lots of time. But there is hope. There is something about time and aging that softens our hearts and quiets down the ego. Or maybe it is a combination of time, aging and life in sobriety that allows forgiveness to settle in and compassion to flourish. Family wounds can be deep and hard. And, if we hold onto old stories and "victim" mentalities, there may never be an opportunity to repair and rebuild relationships. Awakening to love. This weekend was filled with so much hope, healing and happiness for me. It was a weekend of awakening to love--how fitting that we are on the cusp of Valentine's Day...nothing goes unnoticed in my conscious mind. This little family of mine is exemplifying love in so many forms that I am overcome with [...]