Today was all about family. Family in all different ways. First, it is my little sister Jills birthday. She is only 16 months younger than me and we often behave like twins. Like all sisters growing up we were enemies and best friends. I have memories of epic fights and epic fun. She always got into the best parties in high school on my coat tails as “baby griz”. I can’t imagine my life without her, in an instant she can make me laugh right from the bottom of my belly. This afternoon, Cassidy arrived home from Ghana. She is sick, losing her voice, exhausted and skinnier than when she left. My first impression was 30 days had matured her, but soon found out she is still my little girl as I tucked her into bed. When she arrived through the gate at the airport her face lit up as she was greeted by a small entourage of family members. I watched her sadly say goodbye to her traveling mate, Meagan. They had spent over 720 hours together, shared every experience and had become like sisters. Finally, Kate was delivered home from her “soccer family”. She was in Lethbridge for outdoor soccer provincials. The “courage” swoops in to help whenever I need them. They are Kate’s village, and my support. Today, I realized that family can only be defined by where they are held in my heart.
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