So we just returned from a 9 day trip to the south that included the Smokey Mountains, visiting friends & family, going to a wedding and hanging out with my brother and sister's families at a cabin - we had an exhaustingly-great time, drove 2100 miles and are glad to be home.
I was proud to conclude a trip like that being more in love with my wife and boys then when we started. It wouldn't be hard to imagine 9 days together and 2100 miles in a car together calling for some 'personal time,' but I miss my wife and boys right now and was sad to leave to work today, for more than than the normal reasons. I love my wife and my two sons, I'm glad I have them and feel very blessed to have the life I have.
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There's nothing like a trip to the south to remember how good you really have it... ;)
Ryan - why don't you post something already?
Ryan - When was your last trip to the south to help you remember how good you have it!? ... We live in the midwest, and you have it great. :) It's not always about where you are... you know the rest.
Kevin - I think its a rare characteristic to be able to go on a trip and not just grow as a family, but realize that you've grown, and cherish it. It seems more than not people tend to take others for granted when together for a long period of time. I'm guilty of it as well, but i can also relate to what you describe, as i would call it, as exponential love. Continuously growing over time. When im not caught up in life, i realize the 'love squared' emotions that consume me. These overwhelming feelings happen often, but could, and probably should, happen more. I attribute the recognition of these feelings to the fact that im a very passionate person, but many don't relate, and confuse my passion with something else. I know I've only met you once, and i really don't know you at all... but i really liked this blog, and felt that i shared that "more than the normal" feeling from time to time, which seems to be so hard to explain and others to understand. So i thought i might comment.. what the heck right?
Hey Ashley,
Thanks for the comment and hopefully we'll get to know each other more. You two should come visit us in Michigan – better yet you should escape OK while you can and move here!
But speaking of exponential love - if you want kids, just wait until the ridiculous love you'll feel for them. The love I have for my boys is so unbelievable and indescribable. My wife and I often just laugh when we talk about our boys, 'cause there's no way do describe what we both seem to be feeling.
^That's the way you used to speak of me...:( And don't listen to Ashley, she forgot to take her meds!;)
I haven't posted yet because I'm still trying to figure out what I really want to accomplish with a blog. My first thought was to post an article (probably political, religious, or media heavy in nature) and try to break it down as unbiased as I possibly can. It's proven to be rather difficult - nearly impossible and time consuming. Maybe I'll just blog about EMO stuff.
I LOVE YOU!
I was really sad about the thought of you leaving for work today. We have a great family and an amazing life due to your hard work and commitment to us! Thank you for being a great daddy to our boys and an amazing husband!
Hey Guys!
Rachel from CO here.
Your boys are soooo cute!
You all looked great to!
Hope you are well - sounds like it.
Blessings.
Rachel Brannen
PS we love the south :)
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