Dear Family,

I miss you all way more than you could imagine. Being home for so long over summer and away for so long this quarter makes me way more homesick than usual. I miss sitting on the couch and watching TV together. I miss the home cooked meals around our dinner table at night. I even miss driving everyone around. I know I can get caught up and busy in college and with life, but know I truly think about you all everyday. I talk about how much I miss my family everyday, and not a day goes by that I don't miss my own bed.

Sometimes when life starts to get busy, it's hard balance everything that it's throwing at you. But the great thing about family is not matter how far you stray they're always there to love you with open arms. It's amazing to know that throughout my life,from child, to teen, to you adult, I'm fortunate enough to have a family that is as loving and supportive as you all are. I miss the small little moments we always used to be able to share. I miss riding in the car with the windows down. I miss buying snacks and going to the movies. I miss getting to laugh together as a family. Even if we don't call each other every day and give each other detailed briefs of every passing moment, I know you'll always answer the phone when I call (even if I'm not always so good at doing the same).

I think being away at school has allowed me to appreciate those small moments more. No matter how much you love your friends, nothing can compare to the way your mom rubs your head or the way your dad gives you a hug. I don't know if distance really makes the heart go fonder, but I can tell you I'm missing home a whole lot right now. I can't wait to come home to good food and hugs and long naps on the couch. I'll probably eat way too much food at Thanksgiving but I'll make sure to leave room for pie. Maybe I'll even let the dog sleep in my room a couple nights.

Love Your Very Tired and Homesick Daughter,

Morgan