it's hard to believe that it's been 5 years

because it feels like yesterday and forever ago all at the same time!

I'm so grateful for my life today... I have a brother that I didn't have 5 years ago. I can feel my heart again... it hurt too much five years ago to allow it to feel. My children now know the faces and have spent quality time with those that became so important to me. We have shared so many experiences and they finally got to see me TRULY at my best and most happy.

I'm grateful for all the ones that are vital in my daily life now that never would have been had I not made that first trip.

I'm grateful for all the ones that were the reason I wanted to make that first trip to begin with.

I'm grateful that I live under the biggest sky on the planet with the most magical sunsets I've ever seen.

I'm grateful that I sit on my back patio and hear the crickets... but can drive just 20 minutes and see the beautiful lights of downtown Dallas.

Five years ago this weekend... I came to Texas for the first time... I'm so grateful today that this is where I make my home and for the family that comes along with that.