One Year Later

A year ago today I was sitting at work and googled my maiden name. Just like that I found my sister's email address. Here is the post where I blogged about this on Dec. 20 2004.

I did something a little scary last night. I was bored at work and decided to google my maiden name. I came upon something on a genelogy website that was written by my sister. I have not spoken to Stephanie in about 9 years. Well it turns out I was able to find her email address and before I lost my nerve I emailed her. I got a return email today that said “OMG it’s you. I think about you everyday. Dad is always asking me if I ever hear from you” I emailed her back with my number and asked when would be a good time to call.I can’t believe I am getting my sister for Christmas! I am excited but nervous at the same time. I know at some point I will have to make a descision about what to do regarding my Dad. In a way I want to give him the chance to be a Grandpa to T. We will see. I am just so very excited! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So it has been a year since I got back in contact with any member of my family. It has been a wonderful year for me. I know have a sister I can lean on when times are tough. I have someone I can laugh and cry with. Terrell has more than just Tony's family. Now he gets to have some polish roots as well. Most of all I got a new best friend. Sometimes I think about what if I never decided to google my name? Would we have never have reconnected? how is it in that instant that everything came to be just so? Sometimes you can't ask to many questions, you just have to give thanks for your blessings. Sis on this our anniversary of sorts I just want you to know how greatful I am that you are in my life. Knowing that you are there for me no matter what is going on in your life is such a comfort to me. I can't imagine going back to a world where you were not a part of my life. You are a wonderful mom and I gain so much knowledge just from talking to you. I wish this Christmas we could be together but maybe some holiday in the future that will be possible. I love you.