Was It Worth It?
We’ve been back from our big trip for a little over 2 months now. We’ve settled back in and had time to process our many adventures. Many questions have been asked. What was your favorite part? How much did it cost? Would you do it again? Was it all worth it?
It really is difficult to pick just one favorite part; it was after all, a BIG trip. We drove a BIG van, we saw BIG chocolate, BIG Cabela’s, BIG sculptures at Mt. Rushmore, BIG geysers at Yellowstone, BIG trees in The Redwoods & The Sequoias, BIG rocks at Yellowstone, BIG hole in the ground at Grand Canyon, BIG cave at Carlsbad Caverns to name a few. We also met people with BIG hearts and BIG families.
Jenn has already detailed how much it cost here, so you know we did it WITHOUT a BIG budget. And yes we’d do it again!! Next time I’d like to head south in the springtime, and take the northern route home. I haven’t seen much of the East Coast past Washington DC, and I haven’t been to any of the southern states.
Was it all worth it? ABSOLUTELY! That message was driven home really hard today. One of my initial reasons for going in 2011 was my 95 year old Grandma. She was an amazing woman who saw everything from the great depression, to space travel, to computers. Up until about a year ago she still lived on her own in AZ managing an RV park. Grandma Midge is why we couldn’t wait for 2012 or beyond to take this trip. Yes it was definitely worth it, when I got the call today that my Grandmother had peacefully slipped away this morning.
Even without all the BIG stuff, it was worth it…spending time with my Grandma was even BIGGER. Big rocks, trees & holes in the ground will still be there next year. Memories of my Grandma are forever. We will miss you Grandma Midge.
Jillian having a sweet moment with her Great-Grandma Midge
Lois,
This is so eloquently written.You are a very special person and such a fantastic parent!
So glad you guys were able to spend time with her!
Lois, that makes it all worth it, doesn’t it? So glad you were able to make the trip, and she was there for you all to see. I’m sorry for your loss.
Lois… I’m so sad. But my very first reaction was, I’M SO GLAD WE WENT!! Time waits for no man. What if we’d pushed it off even six months? I can’t think about it. So very many good things came from the trip… but this is the best, the most precious, and unforgettable. BIG HUGS to your family this morning.
Lois, I am so sorry for your families loss….I am sitting here as the tears roll down my cheeks….I am so thankful you all were about to visit her over your journey with the mama bus. your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is to say goodbye (for now)