I am so thankful for my loving and supportive parents who have given of themselves time and time again for my happiness and the happiness of my family. As I heard someone say recently "I never knew how loved I was until I had children" and it's so true. When you have your own child you can appreciate just how much your parents must love you - as you think back on all they did and continue to do for you.
Andre's loving and supportive parents who also give us so much to be thankful for - not the least of which was a wonderful meal together yesterday. They too do so much to support all of us and make us feel so loved.
My 2 amazing brothers in law and sisters in law. I am so blessed to have such amazingly kind, supportive and truly spectacular people in my life. I couldn't have asked for better people to surround me in the LeBlanc family.
All of our extended cousins and their children who take the time to keep in touch with us and connect our families as best we all can. Visits, emails, gifts and thoughtful notes throughout the year.
Our friends here in Halifax are unbelievable. They are truly an extended family. I always know that when I am in need of help they are only a call away - and many call me before I have the chance to ask for help. I can't imagine raising my children anywhere else - this is the life lesson I want them to grow up with and continue into their adulthood. Of course, our friends are also there for the good times - and we have many wonderful memories of dinners, celebrations and vacations together. We have also recently welcomed a new family to Halifax and I'm so proud of J&S and how they treat this family the same as any of the friends we've made in the 8 years we've been here.
This week both kids had a lovely conversation with my mother trying to convince her to move here - I wish with all my heart this was possible. Maybe one day (soon) it will be. It would be so wonderful to have both sets of grandparents around to share our joys and sorrows. I have so many wonderful memories of my childhood - family gatherings for everything...birthdays, holidays, anniversaries and "just because"....I think it's so special that J&S have grandparents who truly "know" them. If planning a special meal, or an outing or a gift both grandma's know what the kids love and what they can do together....I think it's great that they can take these events as their own and have a bond with J&S that not everyone is able to enjoy in their lives.
As always there is a pang of sorrow for what I'm missing. my family. It is because I have so many wonderful memories that I miss them so strongly. It is good that I keep busy so the moments of sorrow don't last long.
We had a wonderful weekend - the sun shone everyday (which is more than it was predicted to do)...we took the kids to the valley for apple picking with friends and we've managed to take it slow and enjoy the time together. So truly special and very blessed.
bar harbor maine - august 2012
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