Tonight I am blogging from my parents' home....and treasuring a few days in the town I grew up in.
Made the roadtrip today with Casie, my oldest, and my 16 year old niece, Haley. Linds is staying in Marion with her dad and friends in order to play the year end softball tournament. I hate leaving her, and I hate missing any of her games. But this was a trip already planned, and Casie had already taken off from her job and is in between university summer sessions....so our dates were unable to change.
The roadtrip was long, but fun. Spending the evening with my folks has been wonderful. We made a trip across town to visit my 92 year old grandmother, who is so precious to me. I treasure any time I am still able to spend with her. Being home is like being wrapped up in a special hug. It is comforting and feels soooo good. Tonight a very dear and old friend asked me how it was going, and those are the words I used. I do feel as if I'm embraced the minute I walk through the doors. And I have REALLY needed some hugging!
Today, I am grateful for:
1. My parents and their unconditional love, support and acceptance.
2. Old friends.
3. Roadtrip zaniness....at least we know how to make 8 hours fun!
