Family - When Relationships Matter!

I have been traveling quite a bit over the last two months. This has certainly had an impact on my blog submissions. For that I apologize. But the impact that I feel the most strongly about is the time away from my family. While it is nice to see new and exciting places, there is a sense of emptiness in the experience when you can't be there with loved ones.


One thing I have learned through my time away from home is that happiness in life is not found in the "Things" or the "Stuff" acquired, but in the "Shared" experiences and memories spent with family.

I have listed below my "Top 5" favorite blog posts from my blog that have to do with family and associated experiences. I hope they encourage memories of experiences and lessons learned in your own family. You may even want to re-evaluate how you spend your time. Enjoy!

"Family Night"...Much more than fun and games!


The Pizza Caper...A Nine Year Old's Sneaky Adventure!

 

"The One That Got Away"...A Tribute To My Father

 


Stairway to Heaven - A Childhood Story

 

A Fathers Proudest Moment



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