Rebirth

Time flies when you're having fun! So cliche', I know, I know...
As much as this blog soothes my soul, I have been so busy the past few weeks I haven't had a chance to sit & type!

It's crazy how three weeks will just slip away. Anywho, I'm very grateful to be back on the blogger bandwagon, once more, & I chose today to relieve some stress.

Two years ago, my family & I went through one of the most traumatic experiences of our lives. I will preface using some words from my amazing mother...

"One day, not so very long ago, a beautiful fairy princess was born to a silly little village girl. The silly village mama watched in wonder as her baby grew up very quickly. She continued to grow in grace and with joy and when the evil dragon came to the village, her beauty and dignity remained unchanged. The princess danced and twirled and lived and continued to fill the world with more magic than it ever knew before."

The evil dragon turns 50 today. It is his birthday. It is a day we celebrated many times before. Now, I wonder, "Do they even acknowledge birthdays in prison?" I doubt it. My heart sinks. My stomach is in knots. I feel sorry for him. I know, strange. But in some intangible form, I forgive him. I have tried to keep my dignity, heart, and life afloat. I hope I have succeeded. I am now a wife, a daughter, a sister, a teacher...no longer am I a victim.

Life is glorious now. My family is peaceful. I am grateful. I am strong. Today, no longer will we celebrate his birthday...we will celebrate our "rebirth."