Blessed

Spring Break 2011 has barely begun; however, I have had such a beautiful time with my family. Never have I appreciated their company more than now. Despite Mama's OCD qualities and constant worrying, despite Hallie's determination to be an independent woman, despite Dad and Kyle's obsession with The History Channel, the past two days have been abounding in blessings. The Lord certainly knew exactly what this 19 (soon to be 20) year old needed.

Today, Mom and I went shopping. All day. No joke. We were able to spend hours upon hours together, just talking and catching up. We talk on the phone daily when I am at school, but it's just not the same as being in someone's presence. We talked, and talked, and talked. Did I mention we talked? We discussed shallow issues, then moved into deeper matters. The highlight of today was driving in the car after lunch. We were discussing a book, when all of a sudden I noticed Mom got a bit choked up. She then began revealing her heart for the Lord. Talk about a beautiful mother/daughter moment. Mom talked about heaven, the Lord's abounding love and mercy, His undersavble grace, and the fact that one day we will get to praise our one true Father for all of eternity. Cue the second round of tears.

My love and thankfulness for this family grow daily. You do not truly appreciate them until you are unable to see them on an everyday basis.

I cannot wait to see what is in store for the Holden's during SB 2011.

Be blessed.