My Family

Last night I traveled to visit Megan and family. I left Drew, Amber, Cait, Joel, Emma, and Tanner behind with a certain sadness knowing how much I would miss them. It was so hard to leave Ben, Carrie, Benson, and Banks. It was so hard to leave Steve, Kaleb, Suzanne, Rozlyn, Spencer, and Celeste. It is the same everywhere and everytime and with everyone I go visit. I miss eveyone I leave behind and I am always so anxious and excited to see the family I am going to see.
I sat on the plane looking out at the gorgeous sunset above the clouds and reflected about just how blessed I am to have this amazing group of people that belong to me. How blessed I am to know them and learn from them and just be around them.
I know that most people think that their family is the best. At least I hope that is the case for most of us. But honestly, I think my family truly IS the best. I am so humbly grateful for each and every one of them. We are far from perfect, I know, but I think so highly of each of them and couldn't be prouder of the people they are.
The sunset had turned to darkness and below me I watched the twinkle of a million lights. It is always kind of magical, flying at night. A tremendous peace overcame me. I thought about how my family was the most important thing in my life. I thought about quitting my job and being an "irresponsible slacker" (as some view me, to be sure) so that I could continue being "a mom." How I had made the choice over and over again to be accessible and available for my children and grandchildren. How much the relationships with my family mean to me. I am so grateful that I can travel and spend time with each of them.
My family...my family...I don't regret any of my decisions to make them the most important part of my life. They are the sweetest part of life!