my mailbox held a letter from my sweetest most darling youngest sister today.  i took it out to the orchard, sat at the picnic table and read it.  it made my heart feel good. 

tonight someone asked me about my family.  being asked that always makes me smile and speak with pride as i mention recitals, missions trips, babies, and plane tickets for places across the country.  i can’t help but love people more when they ask about my family.

i love my family.  sometimes being away is so awfully hard.