Nothing beats getting a call on a Monday night from a special Uncle, saying he is in your state and would like to visit the next night!
This Uncle has invested so much of his time, love, and godly wisdom into my life. He is 11 years younger than my dad, but it is like looking at and hearing my dad whenever I am with him. Well, a version of my dad that uses the internet. ;) We have never lived in the same state, but have managed to build a wonderful, close relationship thanks to the countless visits over the years, mostly my family traveling to Mississippi.
Uncle Artis, Aunt Karen, and their two sons have faithfully visited me in Tennessee when I was foolishly and briefly playing collegiate basketball. He also ventured to DC in the dead of winter, when I was getting my Masters at GWU. And he brought my sister with them. He could have spent that time and money on other trips, but he chose to spend that time with me and it meant so much, especially when I didn't have a lot of family in the area.
It had been 3 years since I had seen him, but we do keep in contact via phone and email. I was so glad that he could meet Cora and Dakota for the first time. We had takeout (had to expose him to Wing Stop) and chatted for a few hours, and then he was gone.
Reading Curious George with their Great Uncle.
3 special men!
Dakota thinks he's super great too!
See the giddiness and admiration in my face for this guy? I was sad to see him go!
Love you, Uncle Artis, and I look forward to our next visit!
