Friday eve, October 27th, 2006- we gathered at my home to honor and remember my brother Miles. I finally finished the slide show at 5AM- leaving me with two hours sleep for the night. My brother Kenny, my sister Denice, my niece Raelynn and her fiance Cory, my nephew Patrick and his son Caleb came. Our sister Laura couldn't make it down from Seattle due to illness, as well as our older brother Mickey. Our brother Sonny and sister Bonnie Jean didn't come. They both live out of the area and couldn't travel. It disappointed me more than I let on- but I was grateful for friends and family who were able to come and offer their support. The following morning- we had brunch with my brother's dear friends- John, Corky and Chuck. We've known them since we were babies and they were more like family to Miles then anyone. It was good to connect and spend the morning telling stories and reminiscing about our childhood experiences. The photo is of us, in my entry- as they left. We promised to connect again in the summer and I hope we do. There are things you know intellectually and there are things you know absolutely. I absolutely know that relationships are the key to happiness. As humans we are relational and the best life is lived caring for and about others. It's too late for me to tell my brother how much I loved him unconditionally. I hope he knew, but I doubt it. Is there someone in your life you could love better? If so- don't wait. There's a day for all of us when tomorrow never comes. And another absolute truth is that regret is the worst feeling.