When I was out of town week before last (when my sister was in the hospital), I would call home each night to speak with my husband and daughter (she's 10). My oldest son, Ryan, who is 24, would call my cell each night when he got off work to check up on us. My younger son, David, who is 19, was held captive in the world of teenagehood, so I never spoke to him once. lol Anyway, when I returned home after being gone for 5 days, my daughter was sooo happy and excited! Later that night, though, she confided something in me: she said that some nights, she would cry herself to sleep because she missed me so much; but at the same time, she thought it had been kinda' good that I was gone, because "I think Daddy and I really bonded! We got even closer!". Is that sweet, or what! During that whole week, my hubby, bless his heart, left for work late each morning so he could take her to school, and left work early in order to pick her up and be home with her, so they spent a great deal of time together.

God certainly does bring good things out of "bad" things! He said that He would never leave us or forsake us, and so far, He hasn't! Yes, family is so very wonderful and so much fun to spend time with! We need to do it more often. We need not to just "say it", but we've got to do it!!! Now, let's start thinking about what our next adventure will be! :O)

Thoughtfully shared by: Kelly at January 19, 2003 08:11 PM

Wayne and I were just leaving when Callie and her Dad were leaving for dinner. We asked her if she had "forgotten" someone, and she said "Oh no...tonight is just for Dad and me!" She was SO excited! :-)
I totally agree that we need another 'adventure', but PLEASE let it be a fun adventure, and relaxing, and full of laughter, and new happy memories. Gee.....it could even include a hot tub!!

Thoughtfully shared by: OABS at January 19, 2003 08:18 PM

You are blessed, but so is your family to have someone like you in their lives. :)

~xoxox

Thoughtfully shared by: Alex at January 19, 2003 09:38 PM

sendign hugs to callie

she is such a wonderful soul and i am so happy she has these wonderful moments to share with her father;)))

you are indeed so blessed and so it she;))

much love for all of you

me

Thoughtfully shared by: your other fav poet at January 20, 2003 08:52 AM

Oh Leigh, this made me feel all warm inside!:) Bless Callie's sweet little heart.

Oh YES...you are blessed alright, but so is your precious family having a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend like you!
Like the honey and the bee...family stick together!!! *wink*
Nothing could pry me away from my hubby and four beautiful boys. :))))Let's shout it out loud...I LOVE MY FAMILY and THEY LOVE ME!!!!:))))

friendship hugs to you dearest friend and lots of love too!!!! xoxoxo

Thoughtfully shared by: Debbie at January 20, 2003 01:33 PM

Awwwwwwwww, that is so amazing. My father and I don't get along at all, and I always wish we had had a better relationship when I was growing up. What a blessing this is.

Thoughtfully shared by: Trinity at January 20, 2003 05:02 PM