Appreciate Your Loved Ones

   The past few weeks have been an awesome experience but have been extremely busy. I was out of town traveling back and forth from Utah to Georgia. I visited several firms for office visits and interviews.  On the plane and during the night I would try to get as much homework done as I could. I also spent a great deal of time visiting with my parents in Atlanta. During this time I was not able to see my wife. Although it was only two weeks of us not seeing each other, it felt like forever. 

   I knew I would miss her but I didn't realize how much. It just made me realize how lucky I am to have her in my life. You don't fully appreciate what you have until it's gone. It is so easy for us to take for granted those around us, especially family. Take some time to think about and be grateful for your family and friends. True happiness comes from relationships. If you think back on the happiest moment in your life it will involve someone close to you. It is our purpose to develop and maintain these relationships. If we do, we will have greater appreciation for those we love and we will be happier.
   What am I going to do about it? I am going to make an effort to do one kind act (out of the ordinary) each night for a family member or close friend to show my appreciation for them.