Barron Family Adventures

The Small Things that Matter

Living in Community

Today at 4:15pm Jane came into my office and informed me that I had a surprise waiting in the front office.  Now, the last time I heard words like that, my wife was telling me that she was, indeed, pregnant.  Today, however, it wasn’t anything like that (whew!).

Instead, when I went out to the front office, I found my wife and all of our four children waiting expectantly to give me a warm welcome, a cuddly hug, and a cold 44 ounce coke direct from Sonic.

Now that may sound like a small thing to you, but I can’t get it out of my head.  I felt incredibly, completely, deeply loved.  I felt special.  I felt valued.

It was awesome.

Completely.

Thank you Kristen, Emmy, Caedmon, Hallie, and Cannon … I only hope I can make each of you feel (always) as you made me feel today.

Love, Daddy

P.S. Kris, I was really impressed that you were able to buy the drink before 4pm, as well … half-price happy hour at Sonic rocks!  You go, saver!