I love what I do, the teaching, I mean, and I love the things I've gotten to do in college, but my word, sometimes I wish I had done things differently. That I had gone to school nearby. That I still lived around my hometown. That I wasn't so distant from my family.
I've been so lucky to have the family I have, the close knit crazy and wonderful bunch we are. We defy so many typicalities by being us. We're not only family, we're friends. There are times we have to rely on the old adage that blood is thicker than water, of course, but we are pretty good at sticking together.I find strength and peace with them. They are honest even when I don't want to hear it, challenging, and yet hilarious, compassionate, and amazing.
It's so hard to be different, to break that closeness by going off to do my own thing. I get so lonely not being able to share everything with them like I've always been able to do. The worst thing is being away when things happen. I can't be there, physically present. I feel powerless.
My grandpa's having triple bypass surgery tomorrow. Please, please pray for him, for the surgeons, and my fam. Thanks.
I wish I could say I took this photo, but I found it while browsing for a good quote tonight.
~"Family: like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one." [unknown]~
2 comments:
Oh, I have felt this distance, too, Michelle. Just know that you are always welcome to join us for supper or coffee at the farm anytime. Nora and I would love your company on a regular basis.
Prayers are being sent for your grandpa.
Oh, Lisa. Thank you. I would sure love to BE your company on a regular basis. I'm looking forward to being able to invite you both over for supper and such, too. :)
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