Building bridges

I've just been speaking to my brother on the telephone, have I ever told you anything about my brother? Probably not, those I care for in my life do not get much ink on here because I'm extremely protective of them. Anyway he's four years older than me and moved away from home when he was 17 to the Lake District, we kept in touch and saw each other occasionally but we kind of drifted. We always got on, it's not like there was any bad blood or anything between us, but still looking back it's far from ideal. I'm sure there have been lots of missed opportunities as a result, sometimes I am far from ideal and don't always make an effort.......

He moved to Fuertventura earlier this year to live, he knew a guy over there who offered him a job and a place to live and he went for it - it was a brave move. It's the first time I've spoken to him since. It was good to hear from him, very good in fact - he's settled in fine, work is going well and he's found a new love, a local person; he sounded very happy. My brother deserves some good luck and happiness, he didn't find much of that in the UK, sometimes it was of his own doing other times just circumstance dealing a bad hand. I guess we all get times like that but it seemed to dog my brother some; perhaps he's broken that spell with the move abroad.

Most of the talk then moved to me, playing catch up with my coming out as gay, my boyfriend and all the exploits that entailed, there was plenty to talk about - it was like a sound bite of the whole of this blog but with some more personal details added; as I said a lot to talk about, to share, to laugh and cry about - we shared the odd tear.

It's made my night, it was wonderful to reconnect without any hidden agenda, to be truthful and open about my sexuality with him; and to just talk. And just to hear him happy, lucky and lucky in love, it filled my heart with joy - it's been a long time coming. I guess it's what we all search for in this life, some may have to wait longer than others and some it may elude completely. It appears happiness, good luck and love have found my brother; I can think of no other person in my life that's more deserving. Long may it last..................

For my brother with love - distance may keep us apart but love will always be the bridge. May you forever be happy and lucky in love and life xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.