Michigan is an uncomfortable state. It was the only state in the country in the 2010 census to lose population. Parts of Michigan, especially where I live, are struggling to survive. There are jobs, homes in good shape can be sold for less than $10,000 (no joke). The people who remain in eastern Michigan are the ones who have fought to stay, usually because of family.
Because I have no family within the state lines, I will update my blog for Mother's Day. It's for my mom. I miss her and I know she feels closer when I send her videos and pictures.
Sometimes as I sit at soccer games, with Tom in the coach's spot and one girl on the field, I watch the families of the other players that surround me. They are always friendly, but not talkative with me. They have layers of conversations and relationships going on. Aunts and Uncles, Cousins and Parents and Grandparents. And as I watch, I wish life had bent differently, closer to family.
So dear mom, a guitar recital for you. I love you.
Happy Mother's Day.
3 comments:
*hug*
They both did a great job on the guitar. Where do they take lessons at? Your family may not be close when measured by miles, but they are close when measured by love. My family is within the state, but most times I would never know it (besides one dear sister).
enjoyed watching the girls play the guitar. i often read blogs while nursing or holding a sleeping baby, so it can take me awhile to watch video clips :).
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