My nephew's first birthday is today; and this day of great happiness is clouded with just a hint of regret. Although I treasure my life dearly, and would not change a single major event that has lead me to be sitting here, writing this blog, I find that there are times when I wish I did not have a wandering spirit that kept me away from my family. I have learned to contend myself with being away from those that I cherish, in order to become the person God wants me to be. And, although from the outside my life looks wonderfully adventurous, it does come with its own struggles. I have to miss the small events that shape the lives of my family (and they miss mine) as we travel through life. It is wonderful to be able to head home periodically and celebrate the big events, like Christmas, but I find that it is the small things that are often more fun, and more memorable. I very much would have liked to join in on the festivities, and celebrate the anniversary of my little nephew joining the family, but that is one of the disappointments I have to deal with in order to live the life I was called to live.But, wonderful technology allowed me to share in the celebration at my parent's place, albeit for a brief moment. I am thankful for the people I will never meet who had the knowledge and imagination to design computers, internet and web-cams that made the 5,290 km from my home to my parents, seem only inches away.
