Near and Dear

Last weekend, I went to a bridal shower for one of my dear friends. 

At the beginning of the event, the bride went around the room to introduce everyone. About halfway around the circle, she paused. Her eyes filled with tears, and she got choked up, and eventually she said, "I just really love you guys."

We all could feel it - just how precious each of us were to her. And just how grateful she was to have a room full of people near and dear to her.

I hope that I make my family and friends feel like that. That they know how much I love them and how much I'm grateful that they're a part of my life.