Heading Home ...

As they piled into the taxi to take them to the airport, the weight of the sadness upon my heart threatened to spill over. It did spill over at the sight of my son begging them not to leave.

Last night, a very special two weeks came to an end for us here. Filled with smiles, hugs, meals, new experiences, and plenty of laughs - Rick and Susan's visit (Gracy's parents) was a time we will all treasure in our hearts.

You don't fully realize how much of a difference it makes to have the input of family in your lives until you lack it. We have wonderful friends here, and yet, no one cares or understands quite like family. We have a great relationship with her parents and here is a sampling of the gifts they bestowed upon us with their presence: uncontainable delight in our children, focused time, patience, understanding, advice, correction (even good friends usually won't go there!), and an unwavering commitment to support us.

As we feel the fresh ache of their absence, our hope is for you to affirm the presence of those who matter most to you. Give someone a call tonight and say thanks for just being around. We love you Rick and Susan!