Wednesday, August 13, 2008

One of the Most Beautiful Words in the World...



...is "Home!"

After almost twelve hours in the airport waiting for our flight, we finally took off at 1:00 AM on Monday morning. Just as a note, I hate Las Vegas -- I don't think I've ever been in a more repulsive city! Even the airport was...vile.

Anyway, by 8:00 AM we arrived home. Home! For the first day or so I walked around in shock -- I had forgotten what hardwood floors look like, how nice our kitchen is, and how wonderful it is to have my own room.

Thank you for your comments while I was away (and thank you, Blogger, for scheduled blogging!). Over the next few days I hope to post some pictures and thoughts from our trip. But first I have to download 900 or so pictures...

Here are a few trip *musts* for a three-week trip:

~ A hot shower every night. Nothing washes away travel weariness like a hot shower!
~ Patience. Four people in a PT Cruiser for several hours every day has the potential for a lot of unpleasantnes. I wish I could say I followed my own advice...
~ A camera!
~ A well-developed sense of wonder. God's Creation is truly amazing -- beautiful, diverse, and sometimes astonishing.

6 comments:

  1. Welcome back, Shannon!

    Have a lovely time relaxing and recovering. I finished vacation last week, and the coming home to familiar places and rest was the best part.

    ---Clare

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  2. Welcome back!! I can't wait to see some photos.

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  3. Welcome back!!

    Oooh, the wonderful feeling of coming home... There are many interesting places to visit, but home is always best. I'm looking forward to seeing photos and reading the highlights of your trip. Enjoy the wonder of being home again! :)

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  4. Welcome back Shannon! It is always so wonderful to be in one's own home again after time away.

    Enjoy your time of rest in the comfort of your own home!

    Lots of love,
    Sommer

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  5. Yay! You're back home! =) I've missed seeing you around on blogger, and will anticipate seeing your pictures!

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  6. Welcome back!

    I totally understand the feeling. Going away for some weeks makes you appreciate your home so much more when you return.

    In Christ,
    Jerusha

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