Fall Break

I did not know I would need fall break as much as I did. I got refreshed and replenished and full on relationships that matter so much to me. It's hard to maintain relationships long distance but I really care about those people in Georgia so it's worth it! I got to see Dana and my family and meet all of Dana's new friends! I also got to babysit for my favorite 6 year old in the whole world- Grace.

While I was at home my grandmother passed away. I went to the funeral Friday. I got to see lots of family, which I love doing. When my dad and his brothers and sisters are together they start telling crazy stories of stuff they did when they were younger or stuff their cousins did. Growing up in a small town in South Georgia means their stories are always funny and so unlike my childhood growing up in suburban Atlanta.

But with my grandmother passing away I realized death makes you selfish because you're left thinking about the ways you'll miss them in your life. I'm sad she won't be at my wedding, that I won't be able to call her for cooking advice and that the big farmhouse isn't something I can visit anymore and see the pictures everywhere of my family. After my grandfather died two years ago she missed him so much and I know she's done with that suffering now so for that I'm thankful. But I miss her and will continue to selfishly wish she were around just for the love and support she always showed me. I was her only granddaughter and she was so proud of me. But I know she's in a better place and fully healed so I'm thankful for that peace.