Tonight I lost myself in photos. I think many of us are doing that this time of year with graduations. Something happens to my heart when I look back over the many years of life since I became an aunt.
I also went to a shower today for my nephew’s fiance. We have known Lauren for more than 13 years, and it is still so fun to dream of what lies ahead for her and Noah.
As I sort pictures, I find myself praying for each of them. Life is complicated and complex. It is also wonderful, full of adventure, dreams, and relationships.
At the same time, they make such big decisions about who to date or not date, 
where to work or not work, how to save, invest, and when to spend. They are buying homes and pursuing academic achievements. They are no longer playing super hero’s, and they still love to spend time together. They talk now about bigger issues and politics, the Church, and what their futures hold. They are growing up, and I am so proud of every one of them. Johanna, my youngest niece, is now 12. Now Janneke and Matt are growing their family with delightful young ones. And so my heart grows some more, and so it goes!
When I lose myself in pictures, I am reminded just how much of my heart they have! This group of amazing people and their added ones will forever have my support!
I would invite you to take some time to look at some pictures and be reminded about who has your heart. Have they felt your commitment for them lately?
Do they need to hear your words of affirmation? Do you need to write a note or pick up the phone?
I love being reminded of who has my heart. It reminds me just how full of love my heart is…from both giving and receiving. Give and receive an abundance of love today.
