Homecomings are always interesting events for me. There is a lot of anticipation leading up to the trip, stress around getting ready to travel (especially with four kids in tow), and then the emotion of seeing family again that you've been missing so much. We love living in Indiana, but being separated from all our family is tough.
It's family that make coming to Oregon so great for us. Yes, the landscape is beautiful (we
appreciate that much more since we've been away) and I look forward to visiting McMenamins for a pint of Rubinator and a Captain Neon burger, but our homecomings are entirely about family. Marcy and I have talked about how we want to take the kids on vacations to new places, but all they want to do is come to Oregon to see family. It isn't lost on me how blessed we are to have a situation where our families (both sides) are so close and important parts of our lives where we want to be with them.
The party began tonight when we arrived in Oregon and will continue for a week or so while we're in town. I am sure that eventually we'll look forward to going home to Indiana, our dogs, and the comfort of our own beds but for now there is a great peace and comfort in being back amongst our family.
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