I just spent one and a half weeks in Louisiana with family. I had such an amazing time! I was able to see all four sisters and two of my four brothers. The other two brothers are in Florida. I am hoping to see them in about three weeks. Each year my nieces and nephews grow so much. The older ones don't change much in appearance but in life situation. Two nieces are due this year with little boys. My how the years have flown. I remember all of us playing barbies and talking about crushes. Now Rebekah and Cassie are both pregnant with their second babies. Wow! My nephew Scott has also been married for about two years and their trying for a baby. Yikes! I remember when he was a snot nosed kid that I used to beat up LOL. Going home brought back so many pleasant memories of rollerblading for hours, picking blackberries in the spring and pecans in the fall, having family get togethers every week, sitting on the front porch, laying on blankets at night looking up at the stars, and many other sweet memories of family and closeness. As I look ahead to my new adventure in Kenya it is those memories that I will probably think of on lonely days. It is also those memories that will keep me close to them so many miles away.
