I love how God has made each of us so fantastically different from each other! I have never known two people who are exactly alike. Even the twins and triplets that I have known have been different from each other. Each of us have our own set of skills, gifts, and passions. We also have our own experiences and stories. These experiences have a tremendous effect on who we are as a person. This also colors how we see issues and see the world.

In just a couple of weeks my wife and I will be flying to Michigan to see family and friends. It has been over three years since the last time we were in Michigan. Even though I don’t make it back up north very often, these relationships are very important to me. I love being part of my family! The distance, and time, does not take away my feelings for these people. My family is a big part of my identity.