In my last post I expressed the concern I have for my Dad and how I felt I needed to see him for myself. I have decided to do so. I will be heading north into Yankee land to return home for a visit.
I am not sure if other people feel this way or not. The life I have created with my husband and sons is located in Texas. We have not always lived here but have called it home for the past 12 years. Yet I find myself pulled northward in my thoughts on a regular basis and even though I do not wish to live north it is still HOME. The place I was raised shaped my life and even though it is an awkward fit I still return to see the people that I left behind.
I will spend 5 days in Yankee land 4 of them on my parents’ farm with no internet although they do now have satellite television. It is funny the satellite I could live without for 4 days the internet on the other hand is difficult to live without when I visit. This is always an adjustment for me. I rely on my email to stay in touch with the world. I also enjoy following several blogs and getting the news from several sources; none of that for 4 days.
What I will get is peace and quiet and time with my Mom and Dad. The nieces and nephews will not be on spring break so I’ll only get to see them a little bit. I will get to spend the 16th with my Sister which is a big deal because that is her birthday. I can not remember the last time I was able to see her for her birthday. I hope to stop in at my Alma Mater and see a few of the high school teachers that played a large role in my life. I usually return home in the summer when school is out of session.
I am not taking any work with me it will be here when I get back that is one thing I can count on. I will also return with a peace of mind along with less stress but at the same time I will be happy to be back in Texas and suburbia. I can only take rural farm life for so long before I need a Starbucks in the morning and a Sonic in the afternoon along with a 5 minute ride to the nearest grocery store along with a large variety of restaurants close at hand. I will also be ready to go back to work. A week off and I start to think about my other kids and I want to be back in the classroom.
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There is something about the place we grew up always being "home." I guess it's because, almost always, a small piece of our heart was left there. That, and going to our parents is almost always a bit like going home to them, no?
I hope your Dad is doing well, and that you enjoy your time off and seeing them. Also, spending her birthday with your sister :)
Thanks TC I am pretty excited about this trip. I am really happy to be making the trip by myself. Hard to explain but I think I need a break from all of the testosterone that is in my house.
We're so happy your'e coming! But my kids are bummed that yours won't be here.
Ah yes but if I had to bring them I could not afford to come and I would not get the break that I need.
Have a great trip! And I completely agree with you on enjoying rual life, but wanting city conviences! Greg and I always want to live on a little bit of land, but it HAS to be close to a city. We really know that now that we live 2 hours away from a mall, Starbucks, franchise restaurants, etc!
Hope you have (or are having) a nice trip. I'm glad you're getting home to see your family.
The other part of this post that stuck out to me is visiting your alma mater. I don't think any of my high school teachers are still there :-/
Thanks Bone I did have a nice time and once I can hear again I am sure I'll post my journey.
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