Value of Family

Today I had one of the most touching experiences of my life. I called home to talk to my family; anticipating either my Mom, Brother or Dad picking up the phone. But to my pleasant surprise, first my brother picked up the phone with an excited "Hey, Malcolm!", followed by the same greeting from my Dad and then my Mom just seconds later (so if you can imagine it was like "Hey, Malcolm" x 3). Needless to say it was a great moment. My family's exuberance made me feel special and loved. It reminded me of the importance of my family in my life and how much they truly care for me. However, the excitement transferred through the phone was clearly inverted. After everything my family has done for me I should have greeted them with a tremendous amount of excitement.

With that said, I want to implore everyone to show more love towards their families. Call them more often. Talk longer on the phone. Show them how much you appreciate them. I know that as people (especially as college students) we often get caught up in the day to day grind, but make time - it's important. In fact, call your family tomorrow and speak to them. Trust me, it'll make you and them feel special.