Eternity

Today is Gav's birthday. That may seem an odd intro considering the title of this post. However, stay tuned, because I can explain it; and it relates to each and every one of you.

Last night Amy and I were texting, remembering how it was 3 years ago when Gav was born. As many of you may remember Amy, Brad, and James were living with us when Gav was born. I have vivid memories of the emergency labor/c-section that happened early, early, early, this morning three years ago. As we were texting it really hit home how even though he is only three, which means he's only been a part of our family officially for three years, it seems like he's always been part of our family.

Along with that thought - Craig and Angie celebrate their fifth anniversary this week, and Darci's 2nd birthday next Sunday. Plus, I just had my birthday and Linzi just had hers, and Maci just joined our family - SO, this really does make sense.  I promise.

This is where eternity enters into the conversation. Every one in our family feels right; like they are meant to be a part of our family. Life just wouldn't be the same without each of them. It just makes me feel like the veil is thin, that those who join our family through birth were always a part of our family; they just hadn't made it here yet. Also, it makes sense that those who marry into our family were meant to be here.

While eternity seems like such a huge thing to comprehend it really isn't. If we just take it one person at a time it all makes sense, and it's not overwhelming or huge, it's just... wonderful.

I love you all and am grateful for each of you in my life. I promise.