#BLESSED
Today I started the journey to move back to Idaho for another (hopefully wonderful) year. I will admit that it was easier to say goodbye to my siblings and dad this time around. My mom and I are relaxing and just hanging out with family in Utah for a few days before she drives me up the rest of the way to Rexburg. But none of this really has to do with what I wanted to say tonight.
I won't be home for my birthday yet again this year. Since I will not be with my family on my actual birthday, we had a family dinner to celebrate my birthday early this past Sunday. My family and I (minus my brother who unfortunately had to go into work) were getting ready to sit down at the dinner table to partake of the delicious steak that I had chosen as my Birthday Dinner, when I ended up sitting at one of the ends of the table where my normally sits. As we were getting ready to bless the food, I took one last look out at my family all sitting at the table together. We have eaten a many of meals at that table, but this time I was getting a new perspective because of where I was sitting. In that moment, my heart was so full. I felt so blessed to have such amazing people in my life. People who truly love me and who add so much joy to my life! As I closed my eyes during the prayer, I had to quickly wipe away a few tears that were getting ready to fall. This morning, when I was saying goodbye to my siblings one by one, I thought of that moment.
I thought I could make it through saying goodbye to my siblings with out getting choked up, but each time it got harder and harder. Of course saying bye to my dad was hardest, and I am sure it's going to be hard to say goodbye to my mom in a few days, but one of the things that got me the most came about an hour after my plane landed. My little sister, who if you saw us together you would probably question our sanity a little, had tagged me in a photo on Instagram. It was simple, but it completely grasped our entire relationship in one post. My heart was so full once again.
So I guess this post is really for my family. I am so #blessed to have you guys. You truly are my BEST friends! From laughing so hard we literally can't breathe, to running around the house in the pitch black pretending to shoot each other with empty air soft guns. From scream-singing our favorite songs, to staying up really late just to watch The Descendants. From going fishing in the rain, to sister dates to see Paper Towns.
I love my family so much. And I know that you might be partially glad that I am gone because it will be quieter in the house, but I know that you will miss me! And I know that you love me. Hopefully you love me enough to read this, but if not then you are just rude.
I won't be home for my birthday yet again this year. Since I will not be with my family on my actual birthday, we had a family dinner to celebrate my birthday early this past Sunday. My family and I (minus my brother who unfortunately had to go into work) were getting ready to sit down at the dinner table to partake of the delicious steak that I had chosen as my Birthday Dinner, when I ended up sitting at one of the ends of the table where my normally sits. As we were getting ready to bless the food, I took one last look out at my family all sitting at the table together. We have eaten a many of meals at that table, but this time I was getting a new perspective because of where I was sitting. In that moment, my heart was so full. I felt so blessed to have such amazing people in my life. People who truly love me and who add so much joy to my life! As I closed my eyes during the prayer, I had to quickly wipe away a few tears that were getting ready to fall. This morning, when I was saying goodbye to my siblings one by one, I thought of that moment.
So I guess this post is really for my family. I am so #blessed to have you guys. You truly are my BEST friends! From laughing so hard we literally can't breathe, to running around the house in the pitch black pretending to shoot each other with empty air soft guns. From scream-singing our favorite songs, to staying up really late just to watch The Descendants. From going fishing in the rain, to sister dates to see Paper Towns.
I love my family so much. And I know that you might be partially glad that I am gone because it will be quieter in the house, but I know that you will miss me! And I know that you love me. Hopefully you love me enough to read this, but if not then you are just rude.
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