Last night we had an unexpected visit from an Uncle. It was an Uncle and Aunt who through some previous experiences we had made the connection a year Christmas card only relationship.
But last night, we emotionally cried uncle...and opened the door. Sometimes you have to leave the past behind, as painful as it is and decide that keeping people at a distance may protect you but you also miss out on something.
And so the door was opened and our hearts gave way to an elderly couple who just wanted to see us. They brought along pictures of their children and grandchildren and we could see how much time has passed. They handed us their lives and watched to see how we would react...and we poured over each photo, remembers the past. Then the really old photos came out, those several generations back and they were amazing. Uncle handed us the typed family tree and it will prove to be fascinating reading...2 Indian Chief and a Indian Princess...hummm They not only handed us their hearts but a thread of connection, reminding us that they are here and want to be a part of our lives.
Sometimes you have to grab ahold of the extended hand...no matter the history or the pain and feel the love.
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