Just Because...

The past few weeks have been a little stressful at the Hoekstra Homestead.

Why, you ask?

Sam works full time for the VA in Marion. He's also in grad school. I teach full time at John A. Logan.

This time of year is super crazy for students and teachers...heck, it is crazy for everyone because holidays.

Memphis senses the stress. Today Sam had class and he sent me a text message saying, "I am stressed about class, and Memphis knows. He's really coming through today."

And then he sent this picture...

That sweet face, in class, with "Dad." Stress just seems to go away when he's around.