A Family Snapshot

Thomas "Tom" Allen Kimbley
with me

Kacey Lea Attaway
with her Grandpa (Marion Hodge)

Kristi Rae Adams with Aidan

Morris Carlton "M.C." Attaway III 13 yrs
with his Granny (Carol Kimbley)

Lindsey Elaine Attaway 15 yrs
with her Uncle Shane

Aidan Shane Adams 9 mths

Sarah Tagged Me

5 THINGS IN YOUR PURSE

I don't carry a purse unless I'm going for an "evening out"... and even then it is rare. I normally carry a coin purse that barely fits my check card and end up juggling my cell phone and keys. IF I was carry a purse I'd put these things in it:
*license
*check card
*cigs (horrible, I know)
*lighter
*lip gloss

5 THINGS IN YOUR WORK ROOM
I don't have a work room, but Dan has an office. I stay out as much as possible.
*8 desktop computers (and various computer parts)
*3 guitars- acoustic, electric, and bass
*huge ugly bass fish hanging on the wall
*old leather recliner that never gets used
*watch collection

5 THINGS YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO
*act and/or be a voice on a cartoon
*visit all 50 states
*work for a non-profit
*draw/paint
*be a stay at home girlfriend

5 THINGS YOU ARE IN TO
*missionary work
*filling time with useless computer websites
*hanging with friend or family (which isnt the same in ATL)
*the tv show The Office
*Guitar Hero (I still love it!)

Family Strength

My family is one of the most important things in my life. We are nothing special, yet extrodinary. There are times when I think that my family is the only one that loves and cares the way we do. Even knowing it cannot be rated that way, just feeling it shows that we have a bond.

My dad moved to Oklahoma forever ago. I have no idea how long ago. He'd cry, we'd cry every time it was time to go home after a visit. Kacey recently told me she still does... but that is Kacey for you!

Kristi moving to New Jersey was heart-breaking. Some people just didn't get it. I think they probably thought I was a little emotionally unbalanced... I mean tearing up every time someone brought it up... I called Shane when he was on the road driving up while Kristi stayed in Houston to sell the house and tie up loose ends. I could barely hold it together and it really wasn't "the move" yet. I know that my closeness with her doesn't rely on distance, but why... why did she have to get pregnant with her first baby after she was in the Garden State?

Then I made my big move to the ATL this June. The weekend Dan came in to help me pack the u-haul and drive to GA, I had several family dinners. One night Dad, Kacey, Lindsey, MC, Aunt Judy, and Uncle Kenny went to eat. Judy said, "What will you do without the kids? What will the kids do without you?" Leaving my niece and nephew was seriously harder than leaving anyone else. I was lucky enough to be so involved with their lives.

Now Mom... she's wonderful, annoying, wonderful. She's the one that would get to me when I'd call or webcam someone from home. I was stupid enough to not even realize she'd be the one.

Daily it is no big deal. This is my life. This is the man I chose... we'll, I think he was chosen for me! I survived my first two holidays away from home. Getting a text message with a picture of the fam holding a sign for me brought a few tears to my eyes, but I made it through.

The reason I'm even focused on family for my 1st post is I got a phone call I'll never, ever forget. On my way to work this morning, about 6:15, Kristi called me. She said she hasn't been able to think of anything for days other than how much she missed me. She wanted to know what I could arrange to so I could visit if she bought me a plane ticket. Her birthday is tomorrow, yet all she can think about is getting me to New Jersey to spend time with her.

It is wonderful to be loved, to know you are loved, to be able to love. I love my family.