Home Sweet Home

Though I talk to my family somewhat frequently over the phone, unfortunately lately for me, it's been very difficult to find time to visit. But when I do it's a time that is restful and relaxing. This past weekend I decided to drive down to the town of Salisbury to surprise my family.

Typically when I go down, my twin brother(Brian) and I play a round of golf or play tennis. But this weekend we did more talking and hanging out. Friday night my cousin(Gus), Brian, and I went out to the local sports bar to shoot some billiards. I found out surprisingly that Gus for the past six weeks has been going to a local young adult fellowship. This was huge and exciting for me. We had a great conversation in the bar on a topic that I am sure is foreign to that location. A couple of my brother's co-workers came in and almost created a scene. Thankfully, I handled it in an appropriate manner. And thank goodness I was not hungry!(inside joke)

I also got time to spend with my sister(Christine). Though growing up we were at each others throats, these past eight years we have grown such a beautiful relationship. We are very close now. My sister is a very unique individual and has a perspective on life that really amazes me. She turned thirty last Sunday, but looks like twenty-one. I guess the youngness-factor runs in the family.

After surprising my father with the visit, we got a great opportunity to talk about how things were going in my life and what was new in their life. My mother came home and we had a great dinner, just the three of us. I value times like these. Some days, I wish I could have more of them. I enjoyed the opportunity to pray and bless the occasion and food. I truly felt like God was there with us. I hope that my parents felt His power. Slowly I see my parents opening up. I think all the talk about where and what I am doing in my life as well as my brother's example has slowly planted some seeds. I continue to pray.

I truly look forward to the next time I have to the opportunity to spend time at that sweet place I call home.

Lord God, I thank you. I thank you for love, I thank you for mothers and fathers, I thank you for family! Lord, I desire your love Lord, and I desire that you reveal yourself to my family. I yearn for them to know you, and love you as I do.
I pray with unending prayer that their hearts and souls hear your voice. I ask of you to continue to use me in anyway, and for You to work something amazing in their lives. For I know that it will be joyous times. I love you with all that I am, and ask all of this in your precious and glorious name, Christ Jesus. Amen