Today I have been thinking about how much I appreciate all of my siblings. I mean I have appreciated them all in the past, but I think I do more now than ever just because most of them are all gone. Samara is in England going to school at oxford, Jeremiah is currently in Seattle working long days, Josiah still lives at home, but has a very busy work schedule, and Melissa is married and lives in Monroe with her husband and two wonderful kiddos. Oh and I forgot to mention that my mom is also currently in England visiting my sister. With all of them being gone, today was another day at home by myself, and those who know me know that I really dislike being home alone. But that is how I got to spend my day. I love to be with people, but I guess that is not what God wants for me right now. He is teaching me to find him and enjoy my summer even when it is just me and Him. I have been thinking of past summers when Jere and I used to play baseball in our backyard almost everyday. I miss that. I remember when Samara and I used to have dates to downtown Kirkland. I miss that too. I remember when Josiah and Jeremiah would go to Waverly beach and swim together. I remember when I used to play board games with my family in the evening. I miss all of these things so much. It is crazy how life can change in just a few years, even when we don't want it to. I must say that I am so excited for September. By then, my sister Samara will be back from England, and my brother Jeremiah, will be living back at home again. But for now I just need to press into the Lord for what he wants for me in these next couple days.
On another note, next week I will get to say goodbye to loneliness, below average summer weather, and Seattle, WA and say hello to friends, HEAT (!), and Mineral, California! :)
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