M and I are going to Decatur tomorrow to visit with my parents. We will also see GAR and probably a few other extended family members. The weather is supposed to be hot, hot, hot, so I am definitely looking forward to spending several days in a blissfully cool home. Yay for air-conditioning! : )
I really am excited about seeing my family, especially since my dad wasn't able to make the trip to Virginia. But at the same time, I feel as if I've spent almost the entire summer in a car traveling here, there, and everywhere. I know that's not true, but from late April up till now, there have been several periods of intense bursts of travel. Back in May I was facing my 4th weekend in a row away from home when I made the decision to cancel my plans so I could stay home and relax.
This three-day trip should be very low key. The main purpose of the visit is for M to share her photos and experiences from her internship and adventures in Australia. My dad was so worried about M's safety while she was gone. He even asked the pastor at his church (an Australian native) to pray for her. I know that he was relieved when she arrived home, and he will feel even better when he can see her and hug her for himself.
Even though I don't really want to spend six hours round-trip in the car, it will be good to be with my mom and dad. I need to remind myself that a little bit of sacrifice on my part can yield a huge reward for all of us.
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