I started this blog on the suggestion of my late Aunt Patricia.  My immediate family has always been distant from our extended family. Not that we don't love them dearly, but we were states away and Dad was always gone. Since the popularity of facebook, however; we have been able to reconnect and I have to say that my aunt Patricia was a woman after my own heart. She was smart, opinionated and open minded. We joked with each other often and also had a few grown up discussions. Though our time together was limited, I believe we were kindred spirits. She always sent us books for Christmas, which most kids find a drag, but I loved. I still have the books she sent me, and they are ones I will have my children read.
 As a message to everyone who has let things come between your family and yourself, stop. Take time, reconnect, joke, laugh, and love. You will treasure the little time you have with your loved ones.
Rest in Peace Aunt Patricia