A song that developed into a theme was "100 Years To Live", not sure who even sings it. We listened to the same CD's over and over and this song was on a mixed CD that some one had made for me a few months ago. I had many things running through my mind, particularly once my hubby returned home and I was "flying solo". Visiting so many places from the past that I haven't had time to visit on other trips back was very poignant. The drive cross country was one of those bucket list things, and driving it by myself one way was a real test of endurance and self discovery. I have come to the conclusion that I would have made a great pioneer woman, something I would not have said about myself a few years ago. I discovered that I have strengths I never imagined, but my weaknesses also came to the surface under pressure. In the midst of it though, I felt so assured of God's love, presence, grace, and protection.
Now that I'm home and trying to settle into our daily routine, I am very restless. Everyone is gearing up for back to school and I am still mulling over and processing our trip. I miss the east coast terribly --it's where I grew up-- yet I can't imagine myself living there after so long away. As for where I live now....well, we returned to oppressive and extreme heat which makes me feel clausterphobic because we're stuck inside all day. We just don't have the natural beauty where we are, either (although the city we live near is a great one).
Perhaps my next blog will be "mom's top ten list" about the trip -- it wasn't without it's notable moments and mishaps!
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