Seasons of Love

My very wise and much missed daddy once told me, "Honey, its not the amount of love in our life, it's who we choose to share it with".

On a "Silent Night"... about three weeks ago... 

a VERY large family gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Sometimes gaining attention or respect can be tricky in a large family BUT no matter what faults I might see in myself or in any of them, I'm always drawn back to the incredible love that we share. 

Feeling overwhelmed by the nights activities, 

I took a moment to reflect on what my dad had said.

I get it now ...I choose you.

Why? Because I can count on you.

 

I share my interests with you.

 

 Snuggle with you.

 

Play games with you.

 

Laugh with you.

 

Smile with you.

 

 Share small spaces with you. 

 

Drink with you.

 

Take things from you & then give them back to you.

 

Share a table with you.

 

Dance with you.

Snuggle with you again.

 

Exchange fashion tips with you.

 

Sing with you.

 

I choose you.

 

I choose you because you choose me.

The best part about Christmas with my family is the singing.

 

 

A friend asked me, "Which carol is your favorite?". 

I replied "All of them".

 

 

 

 

 

So after a night of loud obnoxious family banter, we each go our separate ways...

or fall asleep on the couch!

It's taken me my lifetime to realize just how much I love these people.

Each year I learn something new about one of them, or maybe even about myself. 

The word "lucky" just doesn't seem to cover it. 

Special thanks to the Huebl family for hosting.

We miss you Kia, Uncle Mike, Maui Maydan's, Coopers & Tucson-ions!