This will be my final lesson of this week. This is not all I have learned this summer, but these have been the themes that are continually recurring in my life

Summer Lesson #5 – There is no one like family

I know this is an obvious statement to most of you, but living in Alaska we are a long ways from family. Michelle’s mom had to fly about 9 hours to get here (not counting layovers and boarding). My parents drove up, because my dad refuses to fly, and it took them 6 days of driving. With this distance I only get to see my parents about every other year or so. This time it had been just over 16 months. It was great to see my parents and reconnect with them. It was far greater to see my kids reconnect with their “Pappy and Mammy.”

Last night I was driving with the boys and asked them the highlight of their summer so far. Now you need to know that we have done some cool things this summer like deep-sea fishing, catching salmon, four-wheeler riding and more. When I asked this question they responded that the favorite part of summer so far was time with their family.

No one cares for you like family. No one can annoy you like family. No one is closer than family. I have been reminded of the great love in my life through my family.

So this weekend, whether you live close or far away, make a call or make a visit and share in that wonderful connection that only a family has together. And then thank God for the blessing that your family has been in your life.