… but is it really?
I arrived home Sunday afternoon about 2:30p. I’d not been looking forward to the drive home from NC because the drive down took an hour longer than it should have because of all the traffic.
I took a different route and the drive was excellent! Clear skies, minimal traffic until I arrived in Philadelphia but even that traffic wasn’t bad! Seven and a half hours including a stop for fuel and a potty break!
Three weeks away traveling to see family for the holidays. Snow weather delays. Twelve days into January. Fatigued.
Yesterday I pretty much sat and putzed around the house. Unpacked a few things, made a couple of lists and didn’t leave my home at all.
A single thought kept revolving in my head. I can’t believe it’s over. I can’t believe this year of travel is complete. Truly, it seems unreal to think I traveled all over this country for 12 months! A once in a lifetime experience/adventure is finished.
I’m almost embarrassed by all the times I bring up this trip in conversations. Not the whole trip per se, but particular incidences or specific places or conversations. These last 12 months have had a massive impact on me. And the impact continues to filter through layers of my life.
Now I have time to ruminate and create. I made so many notes to myself along the journey – the “don’t forget” notes.
I will write.
I took so many photos and videos to “remember” what the scenery looked like.
I will make videos.
I met the most incredible homesteading women along the way – so inspiring, motivating, challenging.
I will share their stories.
2025 will be my year for sharing the depth of my travels, the life changing lessons I experienced and how 2024 is affecting my life moving forward.
And, I’m planning a new adventure for October! Little out of my comfort zone and will take the next 9 months to prepare but it’s gonna be fun!
A huge thank you to all of you for words of encouragement and prayers for travel safety this last year. Thank you for the generous “fuel” money that was gifted. There were a couple of days during my travels, where you all, unbeknownst to you, spurred me on when I didn’t think I had anything left in me. Thank you! I have the best Community ever!!!!
So much love for you all – I look forward to sharing more with you as the Lord reveals the next life chapter in 2025.
