Well, we made it to NC. I was worried about several things: the kids getting car sick, getting to the airport by 530am, getting into the airport with just me handling 3 suitcases, 1 carry on, 2 kids with backbacks, and 2 booster seats, then switching planes with a 30 minute window, the kids getting sick in the plane, or in my mom’s car on the way to her house……but Ray prayed for all of these things to go smoothly and they did! It warmed my heart to see my kids yell “Nana!!!!!” and run to hug my mom as soon as they spotted her in the airport despite the miles between them. Our first full day here was great! The kids actually slept in. I drank my coffee out of the deck with this beautiful view. My mom lives in a beautiful log cabin tucked back in the woods against a little pond. This is my happy place. The kids swam while my mom and I just relaxed. After a great dinner (that I didn’t have to cook, yay!) we picked out what fabric I want to use in the quilt I’m going to make for Project Linus. Now we just have to decide on a pattern. The only thing that was disappointing was my brother, Ryan, was supposed to be here at 1 but kept pushing the time back stating he “didn’t feel well”. This is code for his depression. I was really disappointed because I’ve been looking forward to spending time with him. I was concerned that this would also be the case for today but he’s here!!!! We went out on the paddle boat before it got too hot. Then I took a peaceful walk by myself around the property. I’m grateful for the time with my family. It’s been 5 years. I love that my children are getting to know their grandparents and uncle. Tonight is fireworks!
Karin
