May 28

While we were out to brunch this morning, I got a call from my Aunt Linda. She and my Uncle Bill live back in Maryland but they were in the Bay Area for a quick visit with my grandma's sister Kate, who lives in Campbell. So we hopped in the car and headed south on the freeway.

I hadn't seen Great Aunt Kate in 16 years --which means she'd never met the kiddos-- and rarely see Linda and Bill, so it was really nice to have a chance to sit and chat for a few hours. I heard the recent family updates from home and even learned a few things I hadn't previously known about my grandma.

I may not see my family very often, but when I do, it's always a blessing.