Family

This weekend we have had the wondrous and delightful experience of connecting with some long lost family members - out of respect for privacy I will say no more other than if they're reading this they know who they are and thank you so much :-)
In the run up to the meeting and beyond I have watched my husband go through angst, worry, tension, nervousness, joy, happiness, delight and sheer wonderousness at our discovery. We were but a small unit, now, we find ourselves swollen with our new family and the fit to burst feeling that we carry with this treasure chest that we have opened.
I am priviledged to have been at his side throughout and honoured that I am able to share in this new wealth.
Fate has dealt the cards to us again in our relationship, not for the first time and certainly not the last I feel, we have a winning hand - I didn't even need to raise the ante, the pot was already full when we came to the table. I'm not a gambler but I'll wager lady fate hasn't done with us yet.

I'm burning with a need to write it all down, to preserve the memory of these events of recent times, I fear I will forget the minutae which needs to be held fast in the book of no rubbing out - but I also know that others will remember what I may forget so our secrets are safe for a few generations to come.

Take away has to be that family is far too precious to take for granted - we can choose our friends but we need to be reminded perhaps that our family will remain rock solid where friends may falter.

Ramble on - Zeppelin