Family

An accident of birth? a burden? a blessing? what is it? I wonder. On this Easter Sunday I sit here with my Aunt who hosts every holiday when only half the family shows and less than that show gratitude. But she still does it. She teaches me a lesson in forgiveness. If we have an argument, you're not welcome in my home. She always invites anyone over, who wants to be here. I want to be here. But i can't be here sober. For one my mother fusses for how my sister disciplines her children. For another, my aunt fusses about things on the floor after she spent the weekend cleaning. I can tune this out with a pint of BACARDI. They say I shouldn't drink before 12 noon. Why not? Does anyone know what time of the day Jesus turned water into wine? If you deal with my family, you will call on Jesus. You will ask him for patience. You will ask him for understanding. You will ask him for restraint. You will ask him for energy. You will ask him for peace. You will thank him you have people around you.