As I get older I am reminded of how little time I might actually have with everyone in my immediate family. I’ve been married for 8 years now (yes, we were the 22 year old married couple ok) which means I’ve been out of my family home for almost a decade. I see my mom & dad & siblings about once a week, but that isn’t always consistent. I’m sure my siblings will get married and move to wherever they need to go, or maybe even just move out and move further from where we are. My parents aren’t likely to retire near me, so that means I won’t have them within a 25 minute drive forever. They also aren’t immortal. At near 60, as morbid as it sounds, it isn’t like I’ll have them around for my whole adult life. It’s strange because as a kid I didn’t love spending time with my family. But now I just feel so safe and secure and loved even if they’re just around me, sitting on my couch in our home. Idk! It’s a Friday night rambling session and I’m emotional AF. If you have family and you’re close, make time for them please. And if you aren’t close but would like to be, reach out if you can and see what happens. Idk!
