More Than a Cousin

Well we were all blessed here at Green Gables with a visit from Rose and her boy-friend Murray. It's been a few months since she moved out and it was amazing how quickly we all felt right at home again as we sat down to let ourselves get absorbed into a double header of Lost. Boy that show is creepy! Anyway her presence last night and departure today made me realize how much I miss her and how much our kids miss her. She's so much more than just a cousin to them, she's part of our family, more like a big sister. Coming down the stairs with Christopher and seeing them all on the bed surrounding her trying to soak up every second of her presence was priceless. To me she is also much more than a niece, more like a friend. Rose I love you. Murray you had better treat her right or I'll break your knee-caps. Of course the real unanswered question would be why oh why is Frances so freaked out by Murray. Other than a feather boa nothing scares this girl but she definitely felt intimidated by his presence.