Happy Wednesday!
This week has been rich in experiences. We had a loss in our family which brought home the reality of our mortality and the preciousness of life. It also provided open doors for deep conversations and honesty. One last deeply impactful result of this week, was being acutely aware of the painful fragmented nature of my family's relationships. There is much grief over the loss of the dream of certain relationships. I thank God that He has helped me release the expectations I had of my family and to accept the reality instead. Once I put aside my rose coloured glasses and accepted the the truth, I was finally able to make the decisions I had needed to make for decades. The releasing of relationships does not come without pain and grief, even when it is by choice. No one wants to release family members. When people do so it is often out of necessity, not desire. Since I finally decided to chose my health and wellness above my family, my life has continued to grow and improve. There has been a great cost, but there has also been a great reward.