Saturday, September 12, 2009 and Sunday September 13, 2009
The road trip ended as it began: a loop to Michigan then Akron to retrieve our cats. However, our trip does not end, it begins tomorrow. We will arrive in our new home in Newport, Kentucky to begin our next journey. Whether it be on the road or not, we feel humbled and eternally grateful to have been able to experience part of our country as we have and again with the thanks of technology, share it with you along the way (barring extended periods without Internet access).
Not everyone will be able to take a trip like we did, but if you are able to, go. As you watch the trees turn from evergreens to cactus to palm trees and back, something happens to you and your entire purpose of going on this trip re-focuses. You realize that the world is much bigger than you. It continued to live on as we traveled across it. History happened, flames devoured homes, people were laid to rest, words of hope were broadcasted nationwide, and we drove through it all.
For those of you who might not be able to cross the country in a fully loaded Chrysler Town and Country named Richard Hughes, I can tell you that you do not need to go. We sought out to see the "sights", but we also learned quickly that the best sights were in those people we loved and cared about. The people that we found at each of our layovers or destinations gave us the gift of hospitality, food, shelter, love, kindness and true friendship in the most rare form. We again thank our friends and family that took the time to visit with us along our trip. It is you who really made the trip, you who were the sights we were seeking to see. Life is too short to wait too long to spend time with the people you love. So if you are unable to travel, take time to visit with someone you love, for no reason, except just to enjoy the feeling of good company. It might just be a phone call, but it also might just be the sights you needed to see. Also, remember you will always find a home to welcome you here in Newport, Kentucky. Please stop by and see us. We have a lot of hospitality to return.
In deep admiration of our country and human generosity- thank you again.
j and j
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