so wonderful

Woke up to this email this morning:

Ash,
I was reminded again tonight how much I love you and am so glad you are a part of our family.
I hope you get some peaceful sleep tonight and have a wonderful day tomorrow.
Blessings,
Karen

For some reason I always imagined the family of the man I would some day marry would get along with me just fine, but wouldn't feel like family. I could never have imagined I would love them (and be loved by them) as much as I do!

My Mother-in-law was someone I looked up to when I was young, and has become one of my best friends.  I am so blessed.