The love of family

In writing this morning I have a deep desire to focus on the emails that went to and fro the internet yesterday from my brothers and sisters and their spouses in support of our sister Bridget. I felt a deep comfort especially yesterday knowing that no matter how hard work or life's disappointments can be surrounding oneself with family and friends can heal. Bridget had shared in an email that she had spoken words in a meeting she deeply regretted and felt terrible about and in the response of each member, there was support in the form of humor, and in the another email from our Sr. sister she encouraged Bridget with a spiritual reflection and many others were simple responses of love and encouragement. Our sister in law Jonna told Bridget that her nephews adored her and that a new nephew to be, announced in her email would also come to love Bridget. The power of the internet to spread love and encouragement so quickly really has enabled our family to remain close even though some of us live far apart. I ponder and know that love conquers all and I saw that happen yesterday. When you feel loved nothing else matters. AMEN.