From the heart directly to you all

To all my folks wherever they may be. This update is per a request from my brother Jacob who is enjoying his life in Korea. To my sister Laurel who just moved to Chicago. To my mother who has recently given up her 50+ years in Michigan to try and resettle with me in the UAE. To my college roomate Marty who recently relocated to Australia and is living life the best way he can. To my good friend Ali who has been with his mother for a month and a half in Germany. Finally, to me who will be travelling for around 3 weeks starting at the end of next week (and I still don't know where).

May we all be close to those who are important when we visit home, closer when we visit far away places, and closest with those who are so fortunate enough to join us in whatever adventure we are living.

To those who we are leaving behind, or haven't been able to get back in touch with over the many years, forgive us. It always seems like those who were meant to stay close find a way to make it work out, even after a considerable gap.

Most importantly of all, let us all understand that distance can make the heart fonder but only if we are understanding enough to change places with one another from time to time and verify what they are going through.

Thank you mom for coming to see my life for yourself, and for being so understanding and considerable to your nomad son.