Jakey-unconditional love

I'm amazed at how loving and sensitive little kids can be. Aline and I had to drive to Los Angeles to take care of some Brazilian passport stuff for her and the kids so we were gone for two days (that's a whole other post in and of itself but I digress). The point is we were away from the kids for a couple days. We got home very late last night and didn't see them much before we had to go to work. 

Then today was a very stressful day at work. I got home totally overwhelmed and just wanted to go to bed and forget that today ever happened. But waiting for me as soon as he heard the garage door was Jakey. 

He was very excited to see me and ran to me before I had even got inside and said, "I love you daddy, I'm glad you're here!"

That totally melted my heart. It completely turned my day around. He is such a loving boy and reminded me how a family is (and should always be) the place you feel loved and appreciated no matter what else has gone on that day (week or year). 

Also, my buddy reminded me today how we all should stay close to the spirit and not be afraid to reach out to those around us in love and express gratitude when we are prompted to. We never know when someone we meet will urgently need a friend to say "I'm glad you're here, Daddy". I sure needed that today.