Homesickness -Amy

Homesickness is a feeling that 2 out of the 3 Jones girls are very accustomed too. Kelly, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think somehow you lucked out and did not receive the homesickness gene. Anyways, I have been homesick many times in my life, starting when I was little all the way up to the present when I have to be away for a long amount of time. For anyone who also has suffered from homesickness, you know it can be the absolute worst feeling in the entire world. I associate terrible things with being homesick, and I never thought I would say what I am about to say.

I think homesickness call actually be an awesome thing.

After being incredibly jealous of my sisters who just returned from my favorite place in the world (Siesta Key) to visit two of my favorite people in the world (Grandma and Grandpa) I got to thinking. I couldn't really pinpoint the feeling that I was having when they were leaving, when I was getting text and facebook updates on their trip, and when I looked through the photo album of pictures that they took on their vacation (which I'm sure you will get an update on soon). It wasn't really jealousy. It wasn't really sadness. It wasn't that I was mad I couldn't go. It was homesickness.

I am homesick for Florida and my Grandma and Grandpa. No, this isn't the worst case of homesickness I've ever experienced, but that's definitely what it is. I miss everything about Siesta Key. The restauraunts, Grandma's snacks for the condo and beach, the feeling of being in the sun all day, having cocktails and conversation with my grandparents at sunset, sleeping with the windows open and listening to the birds, the sounds of the fountains in their condo area, staying up late to talk to family, The Village (where we shop and eat), the coziness of the condo, having nothing to do all day but read hand-me-down books from Grandma... all of it.

Now, I said that this homesickness was a good thing. I'm sure it doesn't seem like missing all of these things is a fun feeling.

But how lucky am I that I have such an amazing family that gives me this amazing place to miss?

I'm feeling pretty lucky to be feeling homesick.

Miss you Grandma and Grandpa! Have a cocktail for me at sunset tonight!