Monday, July 9, 2007
A Piece of Cake
Yesterday was truly a lazy Sunday. I spent the majority of the day in bed either watching the Cubs or reading. I started A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown (Yes, that's her real name) a week or so ago, but yesterday I just couldn't put it down. Don't you just love books like that? And it's even better when you have the time, like yesterday, to read until your heart's content. I won't ruin the book for any of you who want to read it. And I STRONGLY suggest that you do read it. If you think you have overcome obstacles in life, you will be humbled by Cupcake's story. I surely was. This is one of my favorite quotes from the book.
"Sure folks say that family is supposed to be blood. But out of those people who were loving me, supporting me, believing in me, and encouraging me, only Jr. was actually blood. Yet, the others didn't love me any less than he did. That's when I realized that a family doesn't have to be people you're related to. Family are people who love you - whoever that may be. I warned myself not to miss my blessing of a new family just because we weren't related by blood. We were related by love."
For a long time I would swear that my family really wasn't all that important to me. Why would they be? As many times as they let me down and caused so much pain. Sure I enjoyed being around some of them, but as for my immediate family, I felt no connection to them. Things were put into perspective after reading that quote. In truth, I have a HUGE family! Way back when, it was Jennifer Abrell, my middle school counselor. She was the first person I truly opened up to. Talk about having trust in someone! Then it was Martha Toth, my high school history teacher. We still talk on the phone regularly. And Pamela... who is like a big sister to me. Cathy and David, who are my proxy parents, and I their proxy daughter. Wow, where would be without their love and support and guidance? I'm so very lucky to be surrounded by these people, (and SO many more) and my new family through marrying Jason. I even have my "school family" to get me through a challenge. Though we are not related by blood, we are related by love.
3 Comments:
I, too, love days like that! After the funeral on Friday, we just spent Saturday and Sunday lazying around the house. It was WONDERFUL!
Stephanie, what an EXCELLENT quote!!! You make me proud. And to think that you are so young and you are going to not only be growing in your spiritual journey but also your family will definitely grow too. It will grow because people will be attracted to you as you go through life. I am glad you are part of my "family." Love you!!!
Skimmin' around the net and found your blog by checking out bluebird blogs. I'm a big Cubs fan, also...and LOVE the west coast of MI. I'm going to check out the book, too. Nice to meet ya! Julee
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