Chosen family

I had a wonderful birthday lunch with my chosen family.

I've always believed that I have chosen special people in my life to become "chosen family" so I didn't feel the loneliness that I would otherwise feel being an orphan. After my parents passed, I found my life to be exceptionally lonely. My siblings walked away from me, after mom & dad passed there was nothing in common holding us together anymore. My eldest sister told me after both my parents were gone that the man I knew as my dad was not my biological dad. Needless to say, I don't strive to maintain contact when there is nothing but hurt there. Although when they need something I can provide, my siblings always pick up the phone to call.

On the other hand my "chosen" sister, Misty, is an amazing, warm, wonderful woman to know. I feel so lucky to have found her, she reflects qualities I want to emulate. Even though she will argue this, she is fearless, caring, smart...and many other things too many to list here. I watch as she struggles with her demons, and I've had the pleasure of watching her make it to the other side. She inspires me everytime we are together.

Another chosen sister, Karen, is my crazy side, the part of me I used to be. Her devil may care attitude about life is refreshing when I get too serious about my life. She reminds me there is still crazy fun in the world and every now and then I can exchange my "big girl" panties for a thong! I'm so glad to have her in my life, too.

I am so blessed to have my chosen family. My Happy Birthday is even happier with my chosen family in it. I love you all.