The title says it all! My family has arrived, and my joy is overflowing.
Their flight didn't land until 6:30PM. It seemed like it would never get here! My husband went to pick them all up from the airport in our minivan. My sister called my cell when they reached our village. I knew they would on our lane within a few minutes! My heart was racing with excitement! I was so excited and nervous that I got a horrible case of the hiccups!
My son and daughter were sitting with me just watching the edge of the drive. My son pointed and yelled, "They're here!" That is when it started: Pure Bliss.
My nephew jumped out of the van, hugged me, and ran to my son. They posed for a quick picture, jumped on the four-wheeler, and took off. It was as if they had never been apart.
Next, my sister got out. We hugged and laughed and she had her camera and was taking pictures of everything. She's been my best friend for 32 years. I have never been so happy to see her!
Then, my precious mom got out of the van. I grabbed her and hugged her as tightly as I could. We both cried tears of joy.
What is it about a mom? When my mom is around, I can relax. I let my guard down.
The boys swam and rode around on the four-wheeler and the tractor. They ran around the yard with water guns playing "bad guys." It was awesome.
We ate pizza from our favorite local pizzeria. It was buffalo chicken pizza with ranch dressing. It was quite a hit! We enjoyed our dinner out on the deck and it was a picture perfect night.
Then, my friend, "Buck" arrived. Actually, he is a very large buck that comes into our yard each night. He nibbles at things and just sort of hangs out. He always shows up in the back, makes his way up the side, and the crosses the front yard over into the woods. I tell my family about this huge deer all of the time. I am just so impressed by his strength, size, and temperament. It doesn't matter how loud we are, or what we're doing. He shows up anyway, and watches us as he eats. He never runs away or seems afraid. It is quite amazing.
They couldn't believe it! There he was in all of his splendor. My little nephew, who is almost 18 months old, was waving to him. It was priceless! I was so glad they got to witness something that makes me smile each night.
My family loved our home and they said that it is so peaceful here. I was elated to hear them say that.
Right now, as I am blogging, everyone else is sleeping. My family is sleeping under the same roof. We're all here together. I am typing, looking out my bedroom window, and the moon is shining so brightly. It's beautiful and calming. It looks exactly how I feel right now. My family is here; I can shine! I am calm! Life is good!
I was in the kitchen tonight straightening things up. My mom came in to help. Isn't that what moms do? She's always there helping me; she is making my job easier. What a blessing! I told her how happy I was to have her here with us.
We hugged again. I didn't want to let her go.
Family...what a treasure they are. I always knew it, but I never fully embraced the concept of just what "family" means. It's only been 43 days since I had seen them, but today, when they started getting out of my minivan, it seemed like it had been an eternity. I have missed them terribly!
My sister looked beautiful even after a long plane ride. My mom had a new short, red hair style. It was stylish and "her."
I am a blessed girl tonight.
In the morning, we'll all get up and get breakfast and start the day. It'll be chaotic, messy, and I'll be smiling the entire time.
Don't ever underestimate the value of family. Don't let time pass without telling your family how much you love them. Don't let any disagreement come between you. Make amends, move on, and LOVE.
No comments:
Post a Comment