After a long night in the hotel, where Asher got the flu... we were excited to climb into the rental van and be on the road.
It was a beautiful, clear, cool morning. We had blue sky and clear roads for the 6 hour drive north. The kids travelled great, and we were happy to be driving instead of flying.
I think a blessing gained from this day was in appreciating the flexibility driving gives you. When we go out for Cheri's wedding next summer, we will drive. :) It was also nice to see how much the kids have matured since we road-tripped this summer, when Sylv was just starting to potty-train. We only had to make one stop. This bodes well for future trips.
Another blessing gained was appreciating the beauty of Wisconsin. All you have to do is drive across flat Illinois to realize that Wisconsin could be worse. It may not be mountains, but it is home.
After 7 days of trying to get here, it feels good to be home. Santa was kept abreast of our travel dilemas, and will be dropping his goods off later this evening. We will open the presents under the tree tomorrow moring, Jan 31...
From this adventure, I learned how much I love my family... extended and immediate. I also thought a lot about what Christmas really is, since it was so fragmented.
Christmas isn't a date on the calendar. It is more a feeling, the feeling you get from sharing a joyful moment with someone. The feeling of seeing amazement in Sylv's eyes at her pink pajamas , or watching Asher be mesmorized by a Christmas poem, or the joy of seeing Sean's parents one extra time.
Merry Christmas... a little late.
PS I still have half my Christmas cards to mail! You will see them come into your mailboxes later this week.
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What an adventure! We hope that you can save all this for posterity - something that your grandkids would enjoy reading and, like us, be glad we weren't on the trip!
It was great to see you twice before our final departure for Utah and then points far beyond.
Liz and Brad /Mom and Dad/Grandma and Grandpa
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