Gratitude: Normal Stuff...

Got to see my family today. Simply love being with them. Love seeing them smile. Love watching them play with Pumpkin. Love hearing about their lives. Love giving some hugs and kisses. Even though Noah is too cool for them. Love hearing my dad say grace..

Over the years, the hardest part of being so far away has been the loss of the day to day. We are all close so the big things get shared. Even if it's just over the phone. But it's the random stuff that I miss. Meeting for lunch. Seeing a movie together. Maybe even going shopping. And for sure, Auburn football tailgating.

Those are the things that build relationships. It's living life together.

Hard to do much of that living ten hours apart.

So these days are such a gift to me. It's just an afternoon of playing or an evening dinner. But what is normal stuff for families who live close, is extraordinarily wonderful for me.

If you are blessed to live close to your family, be grateful. I am grateful to be able to spend a few days with mine this week. It won't be enough but it will be meaningful.

Even if it's just normal stuff.