Family

Families are like fudge - mostly sweet with a few nuts. ~Author Unknown
I am incredibly blessed to have a family that is so supportive.  For the past two years I've lived with my mom and dad.  I moved in here two years ago, with nothing but the clothes on my back, and a bag of clothes for me, and one for each of the kids.  It was a time of crisis.  I had just left an abusive marriage in a very dramatic way.

Two years later, mom and dad have helped me through the 17 month divorce, and my latest mental health crisis.  They have stepped up to help out without question time and time again.

That's just my immediate family.  My extended family rocks too.  Yesterday we spent the evening with my grandparents, my aunt, uncle, cousin, brother, and his girlfriend.  We spent time playing pool, shuffle board, and backgammon, going out on the boat, and the kids swam.  We were just together.  I can't think of much that I would rather do.  Our family hang out time is always fun.  That is probably why Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, the family togetherness. 

Today, I will see them again when I go to learn more about gas laws in chemistry and I'm thrilled that I'll get to see my grandparents before they head back south.