Day 38 Again because yesterdays post was DAY 37
Somehow falling down caused me to miscount but...We are home. Safely! We got in around 5:30 p.m. Through a day that had fog, rain, sunny blue skies, snow sleet and freezing roads. We immediately went back out and met Cody at a restaurant to celebrate Tia's birthday and then came home and I began to make lists of the who, what, and where's this trip was all about. Honeymoon Part Two had 15 States covered in 38 days and 6,583 miles driven. We connected with 12 ladies from Susan's and 8 family members. Also along the way we met a bunch of total strangers who became instant friends for the moment. We exchanged stories, secrets and travel memories. Each encounter ended with a smile and often times a hug.
So what has this all been about? Let me take you back to the beginning. Our journey began a year ago with an unplanned stop in a wedding dress shop in Plano, Texas. Two dresses later and we are making calls to our friends saying we bought wedding gowns and were looking for folks who wanted to party with us. And party we did and we owe so many of you all, thanks for making it happen. Laurie and Michelle, the reception wouldn't of happened if you hadn't been there with us the week of the ceremony. Kendra, your artistry on the violin is amazing. Stephanie and Cassandra, Florida to Colorado is a far distance to come to be part of a wedding party. Jessica Rose and Susan, the photos are wonderful. Julie, we fought over which one of us was going to get to claim you as bridesmaid. Then you all pulled the Pleiades House together, and though the time was short, it was such a bonding time. And that's what it is all about! That is what being a woman is! We are relational. We serve, we love, we need. We are emotional. We cry, we laugh, we share. Our greetings are a hug. Our leavings are another one.
That's how the journey started. A week later we started our honeymoon trip to connected with those of you who couldn't join us. Special thank you to Kathy and Wendy and to Moni and Ann for having us in your homes and spending such wonderful time with us before Florence sent us running for home. The first part of the honeymoon was 6,121 miles, 17 States, 5 Provinces of Canada and 5 lovely ladies from Susan's. Yes, there were also some of those total stranger encounters on that leg also. (Tia doesn't know how not to talk to people.) In total we travelled 12,704 miles through 28 States and 5 Provinces. Most important of all, is that we had the opportunity to actually hug 20 of you from Susan's Place. Did I mention that most women like to touch?
I send my apologies to Christine and Lindy, I have no pics of you and you were a part of our journey. If you send me a selfie I will add your shots to the rest. Thank you for being who you are.
Thank you Ladies for sharing this journey with us. This is what real life is all about.
Signing out.
Deb and Tia Anne
