Getting grown...

Sometimes I long for the days when I
was younger, so that I could go back and change things that I did, but
today two things made me appreciate the maturity that I and some
others around me have gained. I'll make this brief because I don't
wanna get cloudy eyed again. (Although I can't say I'm a cryer, I AM a
sap.)


First thing, I found out that a very special lady I know delivered her
babies a couple days ago, but only their spirits are left with us. I
was so heartbroken when I heard the news. But, being the special person she is, she and her mate
are being extremely strong right now. Her peace with the situation has
comforted me, and here I was, initally trying to think of ways to
comfort her! Blessings to her family and her little beautiful ones.
Secondly, I appreciate how maturity has changed the relationships I
have with certain people. Once upon a time, I had someone I had to deal
with, and at that time I don't think there were two other people on the
planet who has such an intense mutual disdain for one another as this
person and I had. Here we are now, about 11 years later, and our
relationship is almost the exact opposite. I totally credit it to
maturity on both our ends. She is now assisting me in the fight
against the plantation, among other things. I cannot begin to
express my gratitude to her.

I propose a virtual toast to "Being Grown"
*clinks glass* Cheers!