Generosity of my Parents

On this night, I greet you with a light and joyful heart. Amidst my crazy brain, some happy happenings are happening and I'd like to share them with you.

For the past few days, I've been really bummed about not being able to go home for the holidays. For me, home is where my church is, where that family is, and where the majority of my friends and support network is. That home is in Virginia. And while most of my friends go to school throughout the state, or maybe within a few nearby states, I'm nowhere close, nor does my family live there. So going home for the holidays for me? Not quite the same as for my friends.

But as I watch friend's statuses on Facebook and texts talk about how close Winter Break is, I couldn't help but be down. I set aside nearly 600 dollars for a trip to the Carolinas early in November, and thus decided that I couldn't afford a trip back to VA over Winter Break. However, I am so upset about that idea. So upset, in fact, that I decided I was going to pull another 500 out from savings (and that's not a light load to pull out, mind) so I could fly back and see everyone.

Tonight, however, I go to talk to my parents. Although they don't think I should fly back over Winter Break when prices are so steep, they are going to give me 300 towards a flight, to use whenever I'd like. They know how much I miss my friends, and what this means to me. If I had time later in the year, I may save it for then and essentially have a flight for free, but I don't think I'll have that chance. I know I didn't last year, and I have a lot more going on this year. So this will be my last visit until I move back. BUT, I can manage. I did the same last year, and last year I didn't have the hope of returning to the East Coast the following fall.

I am now. And I'll be spending part of the Holidays with my best friends. And my church. My church Mmmm. I'm filled with such happiness, just thinking about that. I don't know what next year will be, but since my dad is going to be back in VA for a lot, maybe I could spend Christmas Eve and Day with my church! But let's not get ahead of ourselves ;)

So tonight, I am ever grateful to my parents for offering so much to me. With their gift, I will be able to spend the time I so yearn, while not cringing at how much it hurts my piggy bank. Thank you Daddy and Sally. I love you both ♥