Just over a week until Thanksgiving. Just a two days until my folks get here, and then the next day we are off!
The sound track of Thanksgiving travel is running through my head:
Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go…
On the road again….
Oh there’s no place like home for the holidays….Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie…
But then home is here – not there. Oh, there are things about there that are home – the people, the food, the time together, and the sense of heritage. I find myself walking a fine line between here and there. The older I get the less connection I have to the place, though the connections to the people don’t dwindle, or at least the desire for the connection.
I love my family, but for nearly 25 years we have lived some place far away. Not some insurmountable distance, but far enough that daily life goes on. Other family moves. Kids grow up. Life happens. I am so thankful for all the technology that has continued to keep us connected so much better than long distance telephone calls and handwritten letters!
This week’s Tuesday Treasure is called On going Home. It is all about the things that come to mind as we prepare to journey to the “homeland”.
- · The pumpkin pie and sled from the songs we would sing on the way.
- · The Steeler’s paraphernalia that gets packed and worn with pride while we are there among fellow fans.
- · Tokens of the travel- Construction barrels that litter the turnpike!
- · Images of the places we will see along the way and visit while we are there.
If you are traveling this Thanksgiving, I pray for safe travels for you. If you will spend your time with family, I pray for peace and joy for you. If you find yourself far from home and without family, count yourself blessed! No, I pray for you, too!
Enjoy this weeks treasure!
