Just returned home from Connecticut and attending the funeral of my dear Aunt Helen (aka known in my family as Ciocia Helen). It was one of those bittersweet weekends - always difficult to gather with family and friends for a time such as this, but mixed with the celebration of a beautiful woman's life and seeing family and friends who I have not seen in far too long. I am very thankful to have been able to spend the last few days in Connecticut and blessed to share life with my dear Ciocia Helen.