My family moved a few times in my youth an although each move proved to be a big part of God's will for my life, I have not had that privilege of "going home" to see those I was once young with. Our plan is to stay in the Dallas area and I hope our children will too, and that no matter what, they will always be able to come home, not only to us but to their roots and memories!
I would not trade the years that I did spend with just hubby and I starting our little family in places where no one knew us previously. We were able to forage traditions and enjoy activities that were ours alone. We came to see how valuable friends can be as the family God gives you.
I am so happy to say that things are coming full circle, we are now near Chris' family and get to see them often and his mother is in our life helping us love our kids. My parents are getting close to retirement and will be moving near by in the next year or so and this warms my heart!! I welcome their help in forming these beautiful souls that God has given me!
I can not leave out our church family- St Basil's! Just yesterday a few little ones had formed a cluster during liturgy and were chatting, my hands were full and so were Chris' and a friend of mine got out of the communion line to tell the kids "this is not social hour" I couldn't have been more grateful. I always feel like there are eyes and ears helping me and loving my kids when I am there. The sort of People who notice little things like new dresses and comment on a droopy eyed child "how is she feeling?". Our Children's school is unlike any other that I have seen, a family environment is fostered there, when I get to visit, and I walk down the halls everyone has a smile, everywhere you look there are visual reminders of God's love, even a Eucharistic Chapel where you can stop and pray! Even our Neighbor hood is a special place, with people close by who we care about and look forward to seeing every time they drop by! The blessing of Good people in my life out weighs and out shines any material thing. I wouldn't trade all this love for a bigger home or condo on the beach ever.
We are looking forward to our family vacation this year, we go to a river with lots of big catholic families and friends. It is not fancy, and it is more about fellowship and genuine interactions than it is about relaxing. So as I prepare to mop my floor for love of my little family, I will dream of Vodka lemonades and river sittin' - kids laughing and swimming- Mass and praise with friends- and late night girlie talks.
I love the people in my life. I am so grateful for them. This family, in all it's many forms. All of them.
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