Going Back

After a wonderful visit to Jackson I am back in the mountains where I belong. Making that drive alone was much harder than I thought it would be. I used to make it in eight hours with two stops the whole way. Not this time. It took me well over ten hours with many stops for gas, food, bathroom breaks, and "Ow, my back is stiff" breaks. I'm hoping Wesley can go with me for the trip in June. Wait, let's be honest. I'm hoping Wesley can chauffeur me for the trip in June.

My grandparents were kind enough to let me stay with them and come and go so I could see everyone while I was in town. I feel like I spent the least amount of time with them, which makes me a little sad- but it was good time. One big highlight of the trip was when I got in the door from my drive and Dran (my grandmother) had fried okra, cornbread, butter beans, and the best meatloaf I've ever tasted on the table. That was some seriously comforting comfort food!

Saturday night I went to the wedding of my second cousin Kellum. She married her childhood sweetheart, Brandon; whom she has been dating since she was thirteen. You could tell that they were each others best friends. The wedding was very sweet.

I haven't seen her or her family in years even though we all spent countless weekends together when we were growing up. She and her sister have grown into beautiful young women and her parents are just as I remember them. It was a fantastic walk down memory lane being with all of them and the wedding was beautiful. Every detail was attended to and it all came together flawlessly. I was grateful that I got to be there and grateful that I didn't have to plan it! Congrats to Kellum and Brandon Kim. May your married life be blessed.

The weather was killer. The air was soupy- hot and thick. I have a new appreciation for our mountain breezes up here. I ended up buying a very lightweight linen sundress on Sunday and wearing it, well... let's just say it's not new anymore.

Believe it or not, I didn't take any pictures the whole trip. I guess I just wanted to experience everything 'in the moment.' Now I'm wishing I had pictures to look back on and share. Silly me.

Thank you to everyone who found time in their busy schedules for me. It was good for my soul to see family. I love you all!