Family

You know how there are people in your life that are your family even though there is not a biological relationship there at all? Well, Sue, David and Shannon are that family to us. They have been in my life for as long as I can remember and have always been there for me in any way they could be. We have been through more than our share of good and bad times together. Unfortunately, since my parents moved away from my hometown a few years ago we don't get the chance to see each other as often as we would like. David was about 2 1/2 when I met him for the first time. That is David in the picture above (with his mom, Sue) on his way to his Senior Prom! Ok, yes, I feel so old seeing him getting ready for prom and college and all of those fun things! I am so proud of him for all that he has done and all that he has ahead of him! Seeing this reminded me how much I really do miss them and how much the 3 of them have impacted my life. His mom has always been the one I could talk to about anything and she would never judge - just listen and sometimes, but not always, give advice. I wish I could hug all 3 of them right now and laugh over memories...like the time I was packing for my Freshman year of college and David said to my mom, "Why would anyone want to leave their mom and go to school?" Now, here he is packing up for college and getting excited to leave home!!!! I remember playing ring around the rosie with his sister, Shannon, for hours on end because she loved to "fall down" so much! And then there was our wedding...I could go on and on but I won't. I do want to thank you for all of the memories though and tell you that I love you all!!!!

This may seem kindof corny but I hope that after reading this you all take some time to remember the people you love from your life and laugh at old memories. I think it is good for your soul to do that every now and then!