Broken

I had a surprisingly great time with my brother and his new wife over Thanksgiving break. I like her. It was a little awkard when my ex sister-in-law came over with her fiance and brought my niece to visit. She has two sons who she brought as well. It's still weird not having her in my life anymore, but I think this break brought me some closure.

I feel awful for my nephew. Broken families are heart breaking. He is twelve years old and loves his little sister, Lilee, so much. Lilee lives with my ex sister-in-law, so Daniel barely gets to see her. Lilee spent the night with us a couple nights ago. We were all watching "Four Christmases" in the living room. Lilee was playing on "Bubba Daniel"...that's what she calls him. The next thing I know, Daniel is quietly sobbing on the seat next to me. He is hurting because he can never see his sister that he loves so much. The last time I saw her she didn't talk. Now, she doesn't stop talking. My heart broke in that instant. I can only pray that over time, God will heal the brokenness that Daniel has experienced in his life.