Las Vegas

I just got back from a quick trip to Vegas. Those of you that don't know that is were i am from. I went up to see my Tata (grandpa) who I haven't seen in 15 yrs. I also saw my Mom and Dad. Joel and the kids had never met Tata and it was great to see him after so many years. To make a long story short when my grandma passed away my Mom and Tata had a fight, I never saw him, he found me 15 yrs later (july 2008). I got home one night and Joel , very confused says to me " some man calling himself your Tata???? with a strong European accent  called looking for you. I immediately started crying, because I had no idea he was even still alive. He is turning 80 soon and travels back to Hungry at least once a year. It was so great to see him and show off my beautiful family. Every day I am reminded how important family is. If it is from reading a heart felt blog post about a boy growing up to fast, or a long awaited family reunion I am so grateful for my family, they define me, inspire me, surprise me, and drive me to be a better person.