Family Healing

I firmly believe there is nothing better for the heart, body, mind, soul... than love, laughter, and family time.  For those of you who don't know my family's history for the last six months, you can catch up here:  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/clintbrown.  In a nutshell, I'm kid #5 of 6 - all within 10 years.  We all live or work in the same community.  Kid #2, Clint, was hit by a car while biking before work and had a 1% chance of surviving given his skull was separated from his spine.  Clint returned home yesterday after his 4th neck surgery since his accident July 31st, 2014.  It has been a long road and will continue to be, but there is something about having your "Doubting Thomas" thoughts put to rest - at least temporarily.  Tonight Scott, the kids and I had an impromptu EXCELLENT night with Clint, Marj, & Vinnie and kid #3, Josh, Franny, Payton, & Xander.  There is something reassuring about even just 1/2 of us six sitting in a kitchen, having a couple drinks, enjoying Josh's fresh focaccia bread with Clint's favorite dipping oils that is soothing to the soul.  A little medical talk, a lot of stories, and, of course, talk of rock and roll.  Can't think of a better way to end a Wednesday night.  Not to mention that our kiddos all needed to see that Clint was back home and as OK as they've seen him for a half a year - even impressed to see him walk a bit without his crutch!  We'll have some SUPER tired kids in the morning, but you don't get these moments back.  Hugs and "I love yous" all around!  THANKFUL!!!