There is just not a place in the world like HOME! When we were on our traveling adventure home for Thanksgiving this year I was beside myself when we hit that old paved road off Hwy 49.
Things had changed....Houses were gone..... The trees were a little larger....The neighbors had grown older or had moved away. I began just snapping pictures as we moved along the road trying to mentally and physically capture the long road home.
Then I had thoughts of the fact that this journey on a country road is one I use to travel daily and now I am only lucky enough to travel it once every few years. Yet, the instinct and the familiarity of the journey was like I had traveled that road to Momma and Daddy's just yesterday.
My kids were thrilled with the excitement and Kaleb even reached over and drove me home. It was like he knew that this moment was captured forever in my heart.
As I pulled into the driveway, there sat my Mom and Dad on the front lawn. The zillion golden and brown leaves layered the ground around their park bench sitting next to the front walk. As we pulled into the driveway they both stood with a welcoming smile and opened arms that said "Your Home"! Warm hugs, gentle kisses and teary eyes of joy were present amongst all.
I so love traveling home but luckily I get to feel you in my heart daily and we do not seem so far away. Next, we will just await the next reunion!
