I can only begin to tell you. I would love to tell you it was the presents. They were wonderful! Come on! A sizable Starbucks gift card, A Duck Dynasty shirt, a “grandfathers” shirt, a new book on Gun Control, the Rush Hour 3 movie collection or the cards and the notes. All those were good! But was amazing was the…

Presence of my children. To be able to play with Naomi, to eat dinner with my wife that she did not prepare. To sit with Jordan, Mariah and Jacob at the table. To look through an old album with Matt and Cass. To have my daughter Alyssa be there. To watch Matt playing with Jordan. To say it was good was an understatement.

To miss my children Tyler (And Emily) and Amy (And Manley) as they did what they are in the season for. Ty and Emily preparing for the newest grandchild. Amy readying for her reception next week.

Life is for the living. Meant to be lived. Tap into family.

Written by Lee Johndrow

Lee is the Senior Leader of Abundant Grace Fellowship Church in Keene, NH

He is the father of five wonderful children. Married for over 26 years to his wife Tina. Loving life with family, friends, faith, fun and food!