Proud Tanta

 At a recent simcha there was a photo taken of me, with 2 children in my arms. Both are other people's children. I chuckled when I saw the photo. This one image sums up my family values. I was raised with an army of 'aunts' (my parents friends) who looked out for me. I'm incredibly blessed with a circle of friends who are 'aunts' to my children. And I'm proud and grateful to be the 'Aunt' in other people's lives.

Hope

 Hope is hot cocoa on a cold night

Hope is giving your friend a ride 

Hope is cleaning out your friend's fridge

Or having her kids for a playdate (or 2 or 3)

When your eyes are filled with tears and

Your body refuses to take another step

Hope is the friends that catch you,

The little things they do, even when they are struggling themselves.