A simple phone call...

Today was the two year anniversary of my and Tyler's wedding. After work, I went down to the pool just to reflect and have some alone time. I realized that this date wasn't as raw for me as it was last year, it was still somewhat sad, but time has definitely been healing my wounds and this anniversary was much easier than last.

While I was sitting at the pool, my parents called to let me know that they had been thinking of me today, as they knew that it may be a sad day for me. Their sweet, simple act of calling, just to let me know I was on their minds, meant the world to me. As I write this, I am brought to tears, not so much over the sadness of my divorce, but more so by the overwhelming feeling of love that I have for the both of them, and that I know they have for me in return.

Their phone call today was such a good reminder to me of the importance of family and how families love and support one another. I think that this factor struck me even more so today than it would have normally, because today I find myself in a new place, with new people - who don't truly know me - nor I them. And so this evening, when I received their phone call, it reaffirmed the fact that no matter where I am my family will always be there for me, loving and supporting me from afar. That I may be off adventuring in Florida, or Mexico, or Belize, but whatever happens, they will always be there...and for me, that was a great thing to be reminded of.