I went to see my family this weekend. We had lots of fun. When I arrived at the door, I was greeted by a young man named Courtney, his mother and grandmother. This is my sister's special friend. All of us, including my mother sat and talked about their intentions. He seemed to be a nice young man, but so did I at that age. I respect that he brought his parents and It was fun to give him the 20 questions.
We watched De la Hoya VS Mayfield (thats what i call him). We went to church. We went to see spider man3. What else could a man ask?
It was time to break the news. I'm going to Africa. Kenya to be precise. They asked every question thinkable. Then I told them I'm going to London. The excitement was even greater. It's good to have family behind you.
Then I left to go back to Richmond for more work. What a stark contrast. The second I got onto 664 I missed my family more than I ever have. I don't know if it was the fun we had or the long trip ahead.
Which made me think of family. My family. My future family. Everything surrounding Family.
I have plans for the possibly most exciting trip of my life, but the thing I can't get my mind off is my family. They are only a hand full of people that I have spent the majority of my life with.
There is a world out there with new things and new people. Why doesn't my heart faint to see them. Two reasons I suppose: Family never changes and family never stays the same. I know that doesn't make any sense but its true.
My family will always be there if they can be. Our love will never change. It's dependable. I want to be that for my future family too.
Also Family is always changing too with new life. My little niece was a blessing to be born. then she was a blessing to see walking. Then talking. Then the other day we sat next to each other and cheered "GO SPIDER MAN GO!" in the theater. I didn't tell her to, she just did. That was fun.
I wonder what will change next.
Thank you Lord for living and breathing among us and giving our family new life.
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