Last 2014, Kendra came into our lives. She is my dad's daughter with his girlfriend Juney. In 2016, Elle was born and she is the daughter of my mom with her boyfriend Bart. And it doesn't end there! By April of 2017, we will be welcoming a new baby boy from my dad and juney.
Besides all the factual stuff, there has been a lot of pain and joy in between. My younger brothers and I had to adjust to our parents being separated, and we are still constantly adjusting to our new siblings from both our parents. It has been a new and challenging experience for us all, and we learn how to deal with all the changes day by day.
Today, Elle and Kendra met for the very first time. I realized today, on the first day of 2017, that what I want most in the world is for my big family to be one. I want Elle and Kendra to be friends. I want my brothers to be kind to their new siblings and protect them throughout life. I want my parents and their partners to be friends. I want everyone to be close and happy and grow old together.
Although this is not the usual setup of a family, I'm thankful for every single one of them. I'm thankful to my parents' partners for still making us feel whole despite the brokenness we once felt. I'm thankful for the opportunity to move on and for second chances. I'm thankful for the strength I've had all these years. I'm thankful as well to the friends who have helped me stay strong for my family. The truth is that the more people you have in your family and in life, the more reasons there are to love. And love always wins.
Happy new year, everyone! All happiness and light for 2017. 🎉💗
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