Every
once in a while you have to put things aside and just spend time with family.
Today was one of those days when I turned off the computer, got in the car, and
head to my parent’s house to meet up with my siblings so we could all spend
time together and sit down for a meal. This was one of the big drivers in our
decision to move back to the Philadelphia area and but my career on hold for a
while.
It
proved to be a difficult time but days like this are what makes the decision truly
worth it. Of course, there have been other things that have happened in the
years since my wife and I made that decision that have only reinforced the
choice but everything comes back to family. These are also the days that I
realize how lucky I am. Too few people have been so fortunate to have a family
that they can turn to and that will, within necessary reason, support their
decisions.
My
family continues to be a source of strength in my life as well as a huge sense
of pride. We have all taken vastly different paths in life but we have always
brought each other along for the ride. No matter where I have gone or what I
may be doing, I always know that my family is going to be there to share in the
great moments and give me the kick in the rear when things aren’t going so
well. If anything, the past two years have been the clearest example of that.
Even
with something as simple as this blog when there are days when I have a lot to
write about and other days when it is a struggle to get things down on the
page, I know that it is a means to keep my family up to date as to everything
that is going on in my mostly boring but sometime humorous life. By the way, hi
mom!
That
has been one of the ancillary benefits of sitting down at the table and writing
every night. It has allowed me to pick up a conversation that we never had
simply by elaborating on what was written the night or the week before. At the
same time, I know that my views aren’t necessarily shared with everyone in my
family but my views are respected and it has never been a point of debate.
Again, I know my family supports me even when or views differ and we respect
one another for having an opinion (although they will rightfully call me out on
my BS on occasion). So I guess in a sense, while certainly not the same as
spending time in person, by writing these words I am able to have a little bit
of family time every night.
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