At this time of year, many people focus forward – setting goals and making resolutions related to diet, health, exercise, work, relaxation, education, finances, etc. In our extended family, we were fortunate enough to take time to celebrate the present, and in particular, the sisterhood of generations of strong and vibrant women in our family.
Yesterday at brunch, four generations of women, aged seven weeks to 90, shared hugs, stories, laughs, and memories, accompanied by great food and wicked mimosas. (Our wonderful spouses weren’t included, nor would they have wanted to be!)
We toasted one another, and those not with us, as we celebrated one of our greatest blessings – the love we have for each other and the strong bond that ties us together. And of course, there was never a shortage of hands to hold the new baby!
Our Italian grandmothers, and my mother, would have been proud – all of us at one table, and, of course, all talking and listening at the same time. An Italian skill handed down from generation to generation. Tradition.
While looking forward is a great thing to do at year’s end, taking time to appreciate and celebrate the present is incredibly uplifting.
To my aunts, sisters, daughter, cousins, and nieces, you rock!
And to all,
may your new year be filled with love and
may you make time for special times with family and friends.
Happy 2013!
Felice Anno Nuovo!
Ciao,
Judy
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