We just returned from a very full trip to Boston. The trip was originally planned to visit family and friends, but ended up being more about closing the door to a chapter of my life. My parents are moving....after twenty some odd years of living in Natick, it is time to move, time to say goodbye to the home where most of my childhood memories lay. There is no longer the need for a pool in the summer, no one to make late night trips jumping over the fence to Burger King, no one to leave the lights on and forget to lock the doors, it is time to move on. While we were there, I was able to help my mom with a yard sale, which was an adventure! Yard sales always remind me that we don't really "need" all that stuff we like to buy...because one day soon, it will be neglected and other things will become more important. Still, it was fun to reminisce about prom dresses, beat up chairs, camp stoves and grandma's old china...each with a story of their own. And as I
wrestled with the sadness of saying goodbye to this house, I was reminded by my very wise mother, that these physical structures we call homes are really just temporary structures. They are places that protect us from the elements and in some way make us feel safe. I was reminded that we cannot cling too tightly to these structures, and this scripture came to mind.
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands" 2 Corinthians 4:18 - 5:1
Along with packing and putting the yard sale together, we had some great time with friends and family. We were able to visit Grandma Macleod, which was very special. It was so fun to see Emrey with Nanna, Pappo and Aunt Sarah, and very nice to have a little break from being the sole source of entertainment! We also made it up to New Hampshire, where we got a few days of rest and relaxation at the cabin.
Aunt Sarah
Visiting Great Grandma
Four Generations
With Pappo in New Hampshire
Good friends
On the plane home, way past her bed time...
Before heading up to Boston, we went to Ellis' cousins wedding in Philly. We had a blast and Emrey was able to meet many of her great aunts and uncles, along with the bride and groom! She is a real trooper when it comes to traveling and did great on all the plane rides. For now, we're back in Houston, trying to get used to 90 degree weather with 95% humidity in May! It's still good to be "home", even if it is just temporary.
Aunt Gerallyn
Philadelphia
Uncle Jessy
No comments:
Post a Comment