Family

One of my Great Aunt's and two of her children are here for a short visit. Last night as many as could make it showed up for a little reunion. It has been a long while since I have seen my Great Aunt or my cousin's . The boys where surprised that I remembered them what surprised them even more was my age. See in there minds eye I am much younger. These guys are really my father's first cousins, they saw me on and off since I was a wee little baby. The last time I saw either of them was about ten years ago. For them I am frozen in time in my mid 20s. That is what happens when you don't see someone for a long while, they get frozen in time. I have not met any of their children and I have only met one wife. They moved to TX when I was rather young and now this Aunt's 4 children all live in TX. TX is not right around the corner and so the distance has put a gap freezing us in time.

Everyone was saying the same thing. How much older everyone looked. My Great Aunt is frozen in my mind in her 60's that is when I saw her the most. I have many great memories of my time visiting "The Aunts". I love these ladies they had a huge impact on my life. Teaching the depth of love and family.

I was shocked to see my Aunt not looking like I see her in my mind. We all get older every day with out thinking about it. Then to see 10 years in someone you love reminds you our time here is short and precious.

Make the most of your days. Spend the time with your family whenever you can. What tomorrow holds is a surprise and who is with you in this life tomorrow is unknown. Enjoy them while you have them and while they have you.