me too

i come from a family that doesn't display emotion often.  we know we are loved and all love each other--it just isn't always said or outwardly spoken very much.

every time i leave my grandparents' house or get ready to end a phone call with them, i say it every time. "i love you, grandma.  i love you, grandpa."  and not once has it ever been said back.  i know they love me.  i don't expect them to say it back.  that's just who they are.

tonight surprised me.  i called my grandma to see how her day was and ended my call like i do every other time. "i love you, grandma."  and my grandma's reply: "me too, kristin.  call again soon."

it doesn't sound like much, but it was huge.  i cried happy tears.

they're baaacccckkkk!

i'm so excited for the next few days.  my mom and dad who've been on vacation celebrating their thirty-fifth anniversary are coming to our house today and will be here for a few days.  friends who've been gone on vacation are back tomorrow.  i've been missing everyone terribly--i can't wait to catch up with them!