Every time something amazing happens in my life, or my brothers life, the joy sometimes becomes a little shadowed by the hurt that I feel because of the distance in our family. And I'm not talking about miles. And I hate that it's like that! I know that I will always be there for David, and no matter what we'll always be close. It makes me wish it could be that way with my other siblings. I've sacrificed, I've travelled, I've met people half way. I've even gone so far as to write letters when all other avenues of communication have failed.
With Chloe's baptism approaching, I can't help but be a little sad at the thought of the many special moments that I have missed with my other nieces and nephews.
This is why I constantly remind Brian to be thankful that his family is so close, that Milwaukee isn't that far away, and if he can help it, not to miss any birthday parties. You just don't get those things back, and they really are so precious.
Now, on a more upbeat note.....I'm so freakin excited to see my lil Chloe!!!!!! Not excited to be getting up at 5:30am, but whatever! My dad is riding along with us, so I'm sure the drive will be interesting. :)
If I could just get the weather to cooperate so that I don't freeze in my dress, that would be awesome. 60 degrees in August just isn't right!
