Today, I miss my family. I miss the sound of five little
voices calling, “Lyric!” when I enter the door on Sunday mornings before
church.
I miss the ever-large smiles and dimples, the hugs and
cuddles, the energy and curiosity of my beautiful little siblings.
I miss watching them develop relationships with God and
with each other. I miss seeing them dance, hearing them sing, and watching them laugh at Dad’s silly jokes. I
miss trying to decide whose turn it is to pray and waking up the birthday
person with a song. I miss the sparkling cleanliness of our kitchen and dining
room. I miss the dim lighting of our living room and big comfy couches to sit
on when it’s raining outside. I miss the strange whining howls that emit from
our dog’s mouth when she’s excited.
I miss black and red, and wooden floors. I miss laughing
so hard my belly hurts. I miss long talks when I should be sleeping or
studying. I miss constantly seeing the face and character of God being
reflected so succinctly in the lives, attitudes, decisions and (most of all)
the love of my parents.
I miss you. As I move forward into this new life God has called me
to, know that you are always my home.
"The Lord sets the lonely in families." (Ps. 68:6)
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