Feeling a little Blue

We were able to get a beautiful family picture taken this year and amazingly all 9 little children were looking. As I look at the picture I am a little sad today. I have an ongoing conflict within me. I truly love where I live and my family is so blessed. However, I miss being with my loved ones and being close enough to support them in their trials. That is where the sadness is coming from right now. They are having numerous trials right now and I am just too far away to be any help. That reality leaves me feeling helpless and sad. But I love them all so much. They are weathering their challenges with faith and optimism and all our prayers go out to them!

Ps. on a positive note, my brother is driving 8 hours out of his way, as they journey to their new home in Oklahoma, to come and visit us. We are SOOO Excited to see them tomorrow!!