We made it home safely from our first trip over the mountains to visit my husband. Those of you who know me well know that I do not drive long distances. I do not drive "over the mountains". I do not drive in big cities (during rush-hour, no less!), and I rarely drive over 65, but this weekend I did all of those things, and I must say that I am feeling rather pleased with myself! (Although I did developed a new appreciation for my husband, "the driver", and I owe a great deal of my traveling success to my dear uncle who generously allowed me the use of his GPS. I have got to get me one of those!)
After our visit, my sister, her husband, and a couple of their friends created the perfect segue from the unfamiliar back to the familiar by taking us to a local mall with an amazing food court (think United Nations meets fast food!).
My sister and her friend treated all of my kids to dinner, while I eschewed food in favor of Starbucks. After dinner the guys took the kids on a jaunt around the mall, leaving us to enjoy some girl time, while I nursed my first caramel white mocha of the season. (It was DIVINE!)
After the mall, my sister, the kids, and I took a tour of her 3rd grade classroom, while her husband returned home and set up a movie night for my kids complete with popcorn, Cheetos, and soda. (In spite of the fact that he had already spoiled them by taking them to Cold Stone Creamery!) My kids were still going strong when my sister and I crashed, but my brother-in-law entertained them into the wee hours of the morning!
Then this morning, when I thought the weekend couldn't possibly get any better, I took my kids to Starbucks for breakfast, and they were absolutely PERFECT! (If you know my children, you now believe in miracles!)
And now that I am safely home, all I can think about is how truly blessed we are. Mere words cannot express how grateful I am for the people that God has placed in our lives to fill the void left by my husband's temporary, but necessary, absence.
Not only did I have an amazing visit with my husband and perfect children in Starbucks, but God saw to our every need...
He used my uncle and his GPS to guide us on our journey. (Thank you, D. My husband is SO grateful that you are looking out for us.)
He used my sister and her friend to fill my "love tank". (Thank you ladies. You are like sunshine on a cloudy day. I treasure your love and support.)
And He used my brother-in-law and his friend to minister to my children. (Bless you gentlemen! You have no idea how much that meant to them and to me and how much it will mean to my husband. You are among the father figures that my children will be looking to during their daddy's absence.)
I am truly blessed beyond measure.
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