“The life you have led doesn’t have to be the only life you’ll have!” ~ Anna Quindlen
Jose introduced me to this quote before I left for my six week adventure; little did I realize how much I would ponder it's meaning or see the truth in these words.
Today my niece was born. Today I took care of every need for my nephew. Today I felt how truly blessed I really am.
My sister has led quite a life; like all of us her life has been multi-faceted. Three years ago she was walking out of one marriage and into another. Look at where she is now. She is a wife, mother of two, and living in Japan. Three years ago she could not have fathomed how many beautiful gifts would be handed to her.
My sister, Rob, and the new baby are at the hospital tonight. I was sitting at the dinner table with Vincent having dinner. We were talking, signing, counting, and laughing. I couldn't help but reflect on how differently my life has become in three years. Three years ago I was struggling though a heart wrenching divorce; my two best friends both wild single women met the men of their dreams and while I was saying good bye to love they were embracing it with open arms. How could I have known how drastically my life would change in three years. Never could I have imagined that I would be hanging out with the coolest little dude I've ever met; and we would be signing together and laughing at the funny faces we make at one another. Never could I have imagined that I would hold a beautiful little bundle and know that she is my niece. She will forever be the little angel that I will be a sucker for. Never could I have imagined that I would be caring for my elderly grandmother as three years ago I only saw her maybe twice a year. Never could I have imagined that I would enjoy eating alone or going to the movies alone. Never could I have imagined that I want to date and not compare the man that I am dating to Jeremy. Never could I have imagined that I would be going back to school and studying the Deaf Culture which has always been a passion/curiosity of mine.
The best part about this life; I am so excited to find what will happen these next few years. Who will be in my life? How many more will be born? How many will pass away? Will I find you/have I found you, the man who holds my heart? Will I finish school? I can't wait to find out.
The life I led was wonderful and I cherish the memories; however, the best is yet to come and I look forward to embracing it and living every moment.
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