Times Have Changed

I remember being a kid and hearing Momma tell people that I was her social butterfly. I was the one that always wanted to have friends over and go stay places. That trend never changed through high school either. Nine times out of ten I was home after dark every night of the week. 

I remember when I decided to move out of state to attend college many people told me or my family members that I would get too homesick and never stay there. What?! I was hardly ever home, how is that possible?

Yes, so I struggled a bit at first. Things got easier. I was always sad to go back to school, but never because I didn't want to go, but because I didn't want to leave my family. I would like to think that I have mastered being at school so far from home. I have good weeks and bad, but who doesn't. 

This summer I have experienced a whole new level of homesick. I'm not trying to get all sad and whiney about it, but I have. The more and more I have to be away from home, the more I am trying to see the good in it. 

I treasure every moment I get with my family. Now, even more than ever. As ridiculous as it sounds, I never know when the next time I will be home to see them again will be. I am blessed to have such an amazing, loving and supporting family that stands right behind me. Along with a second family that has accepted me as one of their own. So much love, so much happiness, but so many miles. 

So tonight, as I sit in a strange town, in a strange room, all alone; it makes me miss home. Miss the talking about nothing, but talking all night long. The tv shows I don't enjoy, but the company that surrounds them. But it is worth it. And all this time away has shown me that there is no where else in the world that I want to be than my little town, just for me. 

So the lesson here: being away from home and loved ones is hard on the heart, but I leave knowing that missing them will make the next homecoming even more special! 

Thanks for all the support! I love you guys!