Lonely
Last night, my brother called to check on us. He moved to Phoenix sight unseen just prior to the 4th of July.
It's kind of funny to me that, as much as I thought I hated him while we were growing up, we really became close friends as adults. Matthew has turned out to be a sensitive and fairly sensible young man. I know that it broke his heart when we told him before he left that he would soon become an uncle again. He is absolutely head-over-heels for Ella and was already dreading leaving her behind.
He really is a sweetheart. He has been so good about calling all of us regularly as he works his way up the ladder. I know that his attention will eventually wane as he becomes more involved in his surroundings and develops new relationships; but at the same time, I think he has come to realize more so now than ever how important his family is to him.
I'm sorry that this may seem a downer update. But he's on my mind and I think I need to just say it. I miss my baby brother.
It's kind of funny to me that, as much as I thought I hated him while we were growing up, we really became close friends as adults. Matthew has turned out to be a sensitive and fairly sensible young man. I know that it broke his heart when we told him before he left that he would soon become an uncle again. He is absolutely head-over-heels for Ella and was already dreading leaving her behind.
He really is a sweetheart. He has been so good about calling all of us regularly as he works his way up the ladder. I know that his attention will eventually wane as he becomes more involved in his surroundings and develops new relationships; but at the same time, I think he has come to realize more so now than ever how important his family is to him.
I'm sorry that this may seem a downer update. But he's on my mind and I think I need to just say it. I miss my baby brother.