I Love New York

I really do love New York but it sure has its challenges as well. The drive for one - it takes a long time to get from NC to NY. Dad and I were making good time before we hit some construction in Pennsylvania. We went 10 miles in about an hour. After lunch I was given the chance to drive. We were cruising along pretty good for about ten minutes then we hit traffic and went about 15 miles in the next hour. The scenery in New York is very pretty and so different from the NC mountains. It's hard to describe unless you've seen it yourself. We arrived at Nana's around 6:30 last evening. We were greeted by my Dad's aunt and uncle from New Jersey. The rest of the family was at Alex's award ceremony. I was eventually roped into preparation and decorating for today's graduation party. That's what my family does best...everyone shows up and puts their hands and two cents into everything going on. I had a few good moments with Alex (who is probably my favorite male cousin) and joking around with him. I was "forced" to go to the actual ceremony this morning because I was at Courtney's two years ago. It was over pretty quickly and it's actually pretty chilly here in Upstate NY today. The party was just wrapping up when Dad and I brought one car full of the "old folks" and the rest are on their way soon I'm sure.

I have to say one of the most common thoughts in my head on this trip is how old my grandparents are getting. It's sad to see how much they've slowed down, how much they can't HEAR (HUH?), and just hold old they are starting to look. I thank God that I've had almost 28 years to enjoy my grandparents and be blessed by the unfailing love and wisdom. I pray that I will have more opportunities to spend with them before they are one day gone. I thank God for all of my family and pray often for their salvation. I've got so many good "heathens" who would make great Christians (you know what I'm talking about). Well it'll take twelve years to get this posted so I'm going to keep it short...