KRISTIN GIRL

Kristin headed back to Bethel for interim tonight.  I was really sad.  Sometimes you don't realize how good things are until they are gone.  The last two weeks have been so much fun.  It has been SO great to have Kristin (Lindsay and Bjork too!) around.   I believe that a good piece of family bonding has taken place because everyone has been so intentional about building those important relationship and simply spending time together.  

From the minute Kristin arrived home to the time she left today, she was busy with the kids.  The first order of business was to go sledding with the boys when they got home from school.  She had a great time!  They had a great time! I had a great time just watching them!  She was reading a book to Rodrigo (and me!) when her ride came today.     

Pastor Bob talked today about how we all need each other to get through...life.  Families are no different and today I was especially thankful for my big family.    Each person fills a special role in creating a good environment for us to learn and grow.   None of us is perfect, and (believe me!) we have our moments!   But I feel like we are at least all headed in the same direction and trying to connect in ways that only families do.  Today, as Kristin drove away,  I cried.  I know that it is healthy for children to leave home and find their way, but the process is definitely bittersweet.   She will be back and the journey will continue. 

Our family is growing up (myself included!).  It is in moments like these when I finally STOP for a minute to reflect on our life and our journey.  Even in the moment of sadness today, I realized that my life is very rich and full.   God has indeed blessed our family!