Sad news

I haven't written on here in forever, and I was actually too busy to keep it up. But, in light of what has happened, I wanted to share my sad news with my friends. I found out that my mom passed away a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, she wasn't found until last Tuesday. That is a downside to living by yourself and cutting off ties with everyone. Although my mom and I had a very strained relationship I am still very shocked and saddened by this news. We had made plans for her to come visit us this summer and meet Quinn for the first time. Sadly, she never had the chance. The last time I saw her was at my wedding almost 6 years ago. We were working on making our relationship better over the last year so I feel comforted by that.

Even though I've lived a complicated life with a brother who passed when I was 13, another brother who I haven't seen since I was 16, and a whole side of my family who has estranged themselves from each other and me, I feel very blessed with the life I live now. I have a wonderful father and step-mother who are supportive and loving, a husband who is understanding, patient, and kind, and a beautiful daughter who makes every day worth living. Without my extended family and friends to pull me out of my lulls, I would forget how fortunate I am in this wonderful life. Although I will miss my mom, I believe she prepared me for my rewarding life.