As we go on, we remember...

Matt is graduating from ACU today! I am so proud of and happy for him. It has been a grueling road for him (pre-med is no joke!) and he still has so much ahead in the coming years.

It is killing me that I can't be there to celebrate his accomplishment in Abilene with the rest of my family. I think this is the first time being half way across the world has bothered me in a place so deep. Sure, missing out on Thanksgiving and Christmas with our families is pretty crappy. And there have been/will be a few weddings and baby births I wish I could have helped celebrate. But this has been different. I love my little brother so much and want to physically be present in supporting him. I know ultimately me being there isn't the most important thing in the world, but liked I said... It's still killing me. Hopefully I will be able to be present at his even greater accomplishments and ceremonies in future years. Side note: Allison already wants me to save the date for her college graduation. And she hasn't even graduated high school {quite} yet!

I am grateful for Matthew Thomas, who is not only my one and only brother, but also one of my best friends. I love that kid.