23/March 12 Family Ties

I cannot believe it has been 5 years since I became an Aunt. I remember learning of Alex's birth and feeling more a part of a family than I ever had in my life. And I had almost a year of heaven with Jennifer and Alex.

Today is Alex's birthday and he does not know the love that is being sent his way from me and the rest of my family.

I got a letter from my father today.

And I am still wondering why, if family is the only bond we are given in life, why do we hold grudges and live with hatred in our hearts and lives? Why can we not just let go and move on? Why do we decide to shut the door on love, claiming the act will "protect us", when in the end, it just kills us?

I thank God every day that I have Damon in my life. It's as if the tinted lenses I wore have come off and I can see life and love so much clearly now.