Here we are. The perfect little family. At least that's how I always thought we would be. I don't like change... well negative change, and when negative changes begin to occur in a family, it becomes more and more imperfect. There have been some negative changes in my family over the years, things that if I had I known were going to happen, I would have said that they were impossible, and that my emotional self certainly wouldn't have been able to handle them. But, just when you think your family is invincible, and you will be together for ever, the impossible happens. The perfectness as you know it, ceases to exist. It is then and only then that the full appreciation of each member is brought to their much deserved yet often forgotten value. And, it's then that you cherish each and every moment that you spend together, thoroughly enjoying the time, but always contemplating how it "could" be if back in the "perfect" state. This past Saturday, it almost felt as if the "perfectness" was back. My brother and his wife, myself, my little sister and my Mom all met downtown Chicago for the day. We laughed, chattered all at once, enjoyed each other's company, took tons of pictures, relaxed and took advantage of every moment we shared. I think we all let the weight of imperfectness float away for those few hours. It was refreshing. I can't wait to do that again. Family is where our journey begins, and although there have been rough patches in the road, it doesn't make the journey end.
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