As I get older I am reminded of how little time I might actually have with everyone in my immediate family. Iāve been married for 8 years now (yes, we were the 22 year old married couple ok) which means Iāve been out of my family home for almost a decade. I see my mom & dad & siblings about once a week, but that isnāt always consistent. Iām sure my siblings will get married and move to wherever they need to go, or maybe even just move out and move further from where we are. My parents arenāt likely to retire near me, so that means I wonāt have them within a 25 minute drive forever. They also arenāt immortal. At near 60, as morbid as it sounds, it isnāt like Iāll have them around for my whole adult life. Itās strange because as a kid I didnāt love spending time with my family. But now I just feel so safe and secure and loved even if theyāre just around me, sitting on my couch in our home. Idk! Itās a Friday night rambling session and Iām emotional AF. If you have family and youāre close, make time for them please. And if you arenāt close but would like to be, reach out if you can and see what happens. Idk!
