The world feels heavy sometimes, but nothing heals the weight of it all like hugging your child after months apart. We finally reunited with our oldest at the Air Force Academy, our D1 lacrosse scholar, our leader, our boy. Boot camp kept him away all summer and the silence at the dinner table, the missing piece in our family of six, has been felt every single day. This weekend we’re soaking in every second together... the laughter, the stories, even the tears. Moments like this remind me that family is the anchor when the world feels unsteady. If you’ve been missing someone you love, don’t wait. Call, write, hug them tighter when you can. These are the moments that matter most ❤️ #AirForceAcademy #FamilyFirst #D1Athlete #ScholarAthlete #MilitaryFamily #ProudMom #FamilyOf6 #LacrosseLife #AirForceStrong #ParentingJourney