My husband and I spend most of the time a long way from family, but this summer we got to see many of the people on my side. During our visit there was a family wedding, a family funeral, and a celebration of a 60th wedding anniversary, in addition to all the usual everyday moments -- conversations, meals, trips to the store or a museum, a boat ride down the Ohio River. It is so good to be close for a while, even in sadness, close to the people who have known you forever. Family is one of God's greatest gifts.
Sara Groves' song "Precious Again" talks about those things that we take for granted or don't even notice, like family love. When we're blessed enough to grow up in a family where it's just there, it's just there. And then, there are those moments when it's all precious, so precious again.
Leigh Ann is hosting this month, and chose the beautiful prompt "Family." Head over and see what everyone else has to say.
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"It is so good to be close for a while, even in sadness, close to the people who have known you forever." These words bring a level of comfort and joy even during times of sadness. I'm sure that your time with family feels especially precious since it comes so infrequently.
I loved listening to the song. Thanks for sharing
Ruth, I'm so glad you got to be in Ohio with family and get to take it all in again, so precious again. Yes, indeed. I took my family for granted for many years, I think. Never conscience of how fast it all goes. Peace to you!
Ruth, I had trouble trying to post a comment - finally got in - whew! Family IS one of God's greatest gifts, indeed. For so many reasons - it's the beginning of our learning everything. I am glad you were able to have the precious time with your family.
“It’s just there.” Such a true statement. I’m so glad you had some special family time. I imagine it must be so hard to be so far away.
Yes -- being there, being close. Since my dad's death in April, I cannot imagine not being close to walk with my mom in her bereavement. I'm grateful to have sisters with whom I share this walk.
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