Trip To Floyd

I left Atlanta Saturday morning bound for Floyd.  I arrived by 6:30pm.  On my way I stopped in Greenville, South Carolina for lunch.  I've done that before, but what I didn't know then is that my   brother lives in a neighboring town and works in Greenville.

You see, some years ago my brother and I lost all track of each other. We  didn't really have a falling out, but we had such differing points of views that we just drifted apart. I think it's been over ten years since we've had contact...might be as many as fifteen. 

Well, a couple of weeks ago I got a surprise when he commented on one of my posts.  It turns out he  had Googled my name, found Spatter, and started reading it.  I must have responded to the comment...though I can't remember what I said...because he subsequently wrote an email thanking me for doing so and saying that he hoped that we could reconnect.  When he said that he lived in Greenville, I gave it some thought and, after a bit of deliberation, I decided to see if he could meet up with me for lunch on my way through.  He could and we did. 

The visit was brief, but genuinely warm and loving.  He acknowledged that we have irreconcilable differences...an understatement...but that he really wanted to have a relationship with me again.  After meeting with him, I feel the same.  We sort of agreed to push the politics and religion off to the side and just try to connect with each others' spirits.  We'll leave the talk to subjects like photography, travel, gardening, childhood times...stuff like that. I have to say, it was nice to get a hug from my big brother. 

Comments

[Beth]

How wonderful, June! I'm so glad for both of you that you found a way to connect. And I love that your blog brought you together.

[Di]

So many fractured families in this world. I have a few fractures in my life as well. Glad to see the two of you have thrown in the towel and shared a hug. Great photo!

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal

[Klaus]

That is a good thing to happen! I have some friends, whose opinions differ substantial from mine in some aspects. And we learned to leave this areas out the door for neither of us would budge. And we get along just fine! ;)

[Paz]

I'm really glad this has happened for the both of you. I remember the photos of him in earlier posts. You both look terrific in this photo.

Best wishes,
Paz

[Debra]

Wow. What a surprise! I've been trying to write something for hours but am at a lost for words. (which most people would say doesn't happen often) I'm happy for you though. Just as surprised as you must have been. Give Craig my best if you speak with him.

[sandy]

all the rest really doesn't matter in the end I suppose. when I stay angry for more than a moment I've wasted my beautiful life though this last month was trying.super news and now looking for lovely photos of Virginia..sk

[Jana]

Deeply happy for you. Good grown-up plan. So glad you got a hug. This photo is ... priceless ... as is the connection of hearts. And that is all that matters.

[kerri]

I cried tears of joy reading this June! I am so very happy for you! Family and friends should be synonymous with LOVE, Respect and Comfort. This world is made up of so many different views and opinions ~ that is what makes us all unique. What a fabulous picture of you and your brother!!!! A treasure!