magnet

my grandma was one of those people. the kind everyone wanted to be around. no matter where she went, she would draw a crowd. she was like a magnet. people would drift toward her. if grandma was going to be somewhere, or at some event, it was enough reason to go also.

one week ago today, i experienced that same feeling, only it was not with grandma-she's long gone. this time, grandpa was the one creating the magnetic field, gathering our loved ones around us. it happened at my brother's football game. before it clicked, i watched as wave upon wave of family came walking up to our spot on the bleachers. sitting there, surrounded by family, i listened as they each chatted and caught up with each other. i loved it, it felt so much like home. while watching the kids play on the hill, i realized why i loved that feeling so much. it has been years since my grandma's been around. last thursday, i felt the same feeling i used to feel when she was here.

i'm so glad that my grandpa came down to watch the game, and so glad i got to see all my family!

grandpa with all of the kids (that's sweet elise behind the sippy cup, lol)