I traveled to Texas last weekend when my husband's aunt died. I really don't like Texas (sorry Texas). It's super hot, scrubby, and generally unappealing for someone who loves thick green vegetation and not choking on construction dust.
What I LOVE about Texas is my husband's family.
From the moment I arrived I felt cared for, welcomed. I felt included. They listened to all my stuff about the babies, they seemed genuinely interested in my life, my family, and the smells that make me nauseous. They showed me tons of old pictures and answered me patiently every time I said, "Now, who is this again?" I got gossip, I got support, I got encouragement, and I got pampered.
I've known them a while, and always enjoyed them, but this time I felt like one of them. I fell in love with their kids and I cried over their loss (privately, because that's how they do it). I kicked ass at Cranium!
They came together to mourn and celebrate their sister and mother and daughter and aunt. It feels a bit wrong to say it, but I had fun and I'm glad I got to go.
What I LOVE about Texas is my husband's family.
From the moment I arrived I felt cared for, welcomed. I felt included. They listened to all my stuff about the babies, they seemed genuinely interested in my life, my family, and the smells that make me nauseous. They showed me tons of old pictures and answered me patiently every time I said, "Now, who is this again?" I got gossip, I got support, I got encouragement, and I got pampered.
I've known them a while, and always enjoyed them, but this time I felt like one of them. I fell in love with their kids and I cried over their loss (privately, because that's how they do it). I kicked ass at Cranium!
They came together to mourn and celebrate their sister and mother and daughter and aunt. It feels a bit wrong to say it, but I had fun and I'm glad I got to go.
They are pretty darn awesome! Wish I could have gone.
ReplyDeleteYou did kick ass on Cranium... what happened to me being on that team??? I would have known 'Born in the USA....'
ReplyDeleteHope you come back soon to visit. Sorry about the "Born in th USA" thing. Not a fan of "The Boss"
ReplyDeleteAunt Beth
I didn't even remember the "Born in the USA" debacle until Cole mentioned it. What I remember was: WE WON!!! :-)
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