I am home in Nevada now. Made the trip in a little under 4 hours with two pee stops. Whether I am driving to California to visit family and friends, or back home to Nevada to return to my husband, it is the road to love...
I actually enjoy the drive. I can enjoy my music, think about creative pursuits, make plans and just think happy thoughts of anticipation upon my arrival. Before I lived in Nevada, I would always get so anxious about the drive because the road to and from Vegas always has these tales of horrific car accidents or people falling asleep. Then there was always the "traffic"...
Interestingly enough, I have not seen any horrific accidents and I rarely (knock on wood) have any traffic.
On the way home I chatted on my headset with my sister who was helping her daughter move into a fabulous condo in Long Beach. My youngest brother was yard sailing. My oldest daughter is on the last day of their family vacation. Today, they go to the beach and dig up the Pirate's "booty" Treasure Chest I had made for the boys. My youngest daughter is working and Mom is attending a Memorial of a dear friend of Mom and Dads, who just lost his Mother. I spoke with my second and third oldest brothers last night reminding me to "take it easy". My brother from Ohio called yesterday while Mom and I were on our home from our second visit to see Dad.
I had a great conversation with my best friend. Just a week ago we spent the day together and she helped me pick out clothes for Dad for Father's Day. My husband and I have our "check points" where we always call one another when traveling alone.
My wonderful husband had a sandwich all made for me when I got home. So now that I have a full tummy, I will unpack and maybe take a nap. Later, we'll go out to dinner and catch a show and enjoy one another.
I'm going to take the rest of the weekend and just relax...
3 comments:
Hi Donna, so sorry to read about your Father. As I get older I fear what he is going through. You visited my blog. and asked about the music. I had my grandson put the music on my blog as I could never figure out how to do it. The younger generation know so much about computer stuff. You are so brave to drive to CA. I won't even drive in LV. Only if I have to.
Omigosh, four hours and only two pee stops? You must be superwoman! *heh*
I tried to count how many siblings you have, and I am guessing there are six of you, am I right? You're so lucky. I wish I belonged to a big family.
Nevada is one place I have always wanted to visit, so I am going to enjoy reading your blog. :-)
Cheers!
Pleased you made it home safe and sound. 4 Hours is a long drive. I did it at the end of last year, back to my home town. It's many years since I made the journey alone and I was pleased to see the end of the road.
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