A New Connection

Well, I guess to explain the importance of my day I need to give a brief history....

From the time I was two and half until I was 19, I have spent part of the summer at my grandmother's house in Monroeville. It was a tradition of sorts, filled with fond memories and plenty of experiences. When this tradition started, my grandmother had her oldest son, Johnny and his family living with her. So not only did I get to spend time with Granny B, but also started close relationships with my Aunt Dicie, and my cousins Steven and Bradley. They were my second family growing up. My aunt and I had a special connection. She had two sons, but no daughters to speak of, so she adopted me as the closest thing to a daughter. We were very close. Until I was 9, and my uncle suddenly passed away. After that she wasn't the same, none of us were. And I spent several summers after that being disappointed and hurt by broken promise after broken promise. Even when I moved here we spent time together, but it was never the same. Its almost as if part of her died with my uncle.

Well, today I drove out to Uriah to spend time with Bradley and Dicie. I could tell right away that something was different about her. I made a small comment about there not being any of Dicie's Famous Sweet Tea around the house. Dicie then took it upon herself to whip up a batch just for me. We spent the after talking and reconnecting. When I left she gave me a big hug, said how much she loved me, and then said that she missed her "little girl" and that I needed to stay in touch. This reconnection was such an unexpected blessing for me. I finally feel like I have my Aunt Dicie back. There are really no words.....

All around its been a pretty amazing day!!!!