Lyrical Logic

For the first time in 18 months I get to see my brother and spend time with my niece. It’s hard having them across the country, but it just makes the time we spend together that much more valuable. And I’m excited to have it. Because without it, my life wouldn’t be worth living most of the time.

I’m walking into a stressful few weeks at work. Big deadlines and very little wiggle room. But being able to take the long weekend to step away, maybe recharge a little bit, and get right back to it. It’s hard for me to step away from work long enough to push it out of my mind. But that’s what I’m hoping I’ll be able to do over this long holiday weekend.

As I sit here, I’m thinking about how I’m going to spend the time with my niece. I live a plan ride away and I feel guilty that she doesn’t really know me. It’s just so hard to find time to fly to see her. And yes, I could make the time. But it’s also the expense of a hotel and a rental car. But it’s an expense I’m happy to plan for. I just feel a little guilty about not being there for things. When I really, really want to be.

Even if I'm not next to you
Even if you can't see me
Even when it feels like I'm so far away you'll never see me again
I am right there with you.
You never leave my heart
You never leave my mind
And as soon as I can 
I'll be by your side.
But until that day comes,
Just know
As soon as I can
I'll be by your side again. 

To my niece, you’re a beautiful and wonderful human. I’ll see you soon, and will always be there when I can. Just don’t forget that if you ever need me, I’ll drop everything I can to make sure you’re okay.