When college students come home, you may just ask for a photoshoot.

And when you do the photoshoot, you might insist that everyone gets individual photos, too.

And while they are waiting for each other’s turn, it might digress into absolute chaos.

And for a few minutes, you see them as friends and playmates, cheerleaders and encouragers. You see what the love between you and your husband has become. You see the blessings and consolations that God has poured out in front of you.

You take a deep breath and decide you want more pictures.