Lost and Found

I have a new sister. She is 60 years old and her name is Kathy. We located her last weekend and life has been quite the whirlwind ever since. Emails, calls, entries on Facebook and lots of pictures. I poured over the pictures for similarities and pondered nature vs. nurture We are a fascinating science project. She was "lost" to us via adoption 60 years ago, but through the wonderful world of the Internet, we were able to find her. Finally. Karen located Kathy's birth certificates, Sue's daughters found her wedding license and google gave us the rest. I wonder how cavemen ever found their lost children. Perhaps that is really what the cave paintings were for. "I've lost my child - hazel eyes, curly hair - if found please tell her we are looking for her." It's been an amazing week and my heart is full knowing she is with us and now we are four. I didn't know that I'd feel so good about finding her - perhaps it was that first conversation with her that just felt like I knew her forever. As she said, "it just fits." A reunion is scheduled for November; hope I can wait 'til then!

Night Owl

So, it is 4 a.m. and I am wide awake and checking my Facebook and emails in the dark. I haven't been awake like this is the night in a long time - what is the problem?!? Anyway, here is a great quote I found in the Victoria Magazine that sums up my recent Mother's Day:

"What I wanted most for my daughters was that they be able to soar confidently in their own sky, wherever that might be, and if there was space for me as well, I would have indeed reaped what I had tried to sow." Helen Claes

Would everyone please buy this magazine so it won't go under like other fav mags? I love the Internet, but it sure has caused havoc in the printed newspaper and magazine world. County Home recently bit the dust and I loved that mag! But, rest assured, I won't be going modern anytime soon. Victoria has a lovely article, "The charming Inns of Nantucket" and I think we should go there soon. Of course, with my budget, I may have to sail there in a bucket!

Tuesday Evening

Made a new recipe with chicken and capers for dinner tonight plus fresh broccoli and brown rice. Work going well as I have a complete staff suddenly - six! I can actually do a few projects that I have on my list and work in my office a bit, which is very welcome change. An old friend found me on Facebook and I couldn't be more excited - it's been probably 20 years since we saw each other! Our kids don't think moms belong on Facebook, but our demographic is really getting into this social networking thing of late. Just finished my Growth Group homework - Christian brain cramps is the topic. You just gotta love North Coast Church for this stuff. I'm going to add their web site to my blog in case anyone wants to hear some of their great messages. I'm off the computer now as Ashley is sitting here waiting for me to let her have it!

iLove

OK, so maybe I'm not the greatest technologically-gifted woman on the planet. I can manage this blog and send email, but can't seem to update my position at work on Linked In and, apparently, sent an inappropriate gesture last week to one of my friends on Facebook without realizing it. (And, waiting for one of the kids to fix it.) But, this week I took a deep breath, closed my eyes and bought an iPhone. iLove it! It totally pulled me from the depths of my very difficult week and I suddenly have new hope and new joy again. Amazing what a small electronic device can do for a woman. Now if I can just get my contacts (all 1,100 of them) moved over to it; sigh. iLove; it's a good thing.