I’ve been out of town the past week. I just got back from a road trip to Vero Beach, Florida. My brother-in-law and I drove a car down last Tuesday (22 hours straight — woo hoo!) and flew back the following Monday. We took care of business and managed to sneak out just before Tropical Storm Fay hit. It was definitely a lot warmer than Michigan this time of year. It felt good getting back to the cooler and drier weather.
I no sooner got back home and the next day my wife left for a planned visit to see our daughter. Needless to say, we didn’t see each other very long. Gassed up the car, had an ice cream, talked a little, watched some of the Olympics and went to bed. A quick hug the next morning and off she went.
Now that she’s gone, it’s kind of lonely at the old homestead. I do enjoy my peace and quiet but I still miss not having her close by. Funny how that works. We’re pretty much together 24/7. When you’re together that much, you take each other for granted. There are definitely times when we get on each other’s nerves. It’s only natural. People need their alone time every now and then. You just don’t appreciate the people you’re close to until they’re not there.
Fortunately, this is just short-term. If you’re together with someone you care about right now, let them know. Be thankful, be grateful.
