I love, love, loved being HOME :) I am away so much, that it makes it extra special when I am able to spend time at home. I got in around midnight on Monday night (the 21st). My whole fam was there to pick me up at the airport (minus Amy and Zeb though).I was dead tired after close to 24 hours of traveling, but I couldn't sleep so I stayed up until 3:00 a.m. talking with my sisters. Here is my first picture I took at the airport at midnight with my sisters :). Before we started talking, we opened up our Christmas presents to one another and to and from our parents. Monday night was the only night that both of my sisters had off, so we were opening present at 1:00 a.m. This was way past my parents bedtime, but they were gracious enough to let us do this.
Wednesday I left with my parents to make the 8 hour drive to Indiana. We go to Grandpa and Grandma McNally's house in the afternoon. My brother and his wife Amy came in on Wednesday as well. This year was the first Christmas that our whole family was not able to make the trip. Moriah was able to fly in Christmas Eve, but Molly had to stay back in Lynchburg to work. Nursing schedules are pretty crazy during the holidays. Somebody has to work in the hospital even though it may be Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. We missed Molly, but thank the Lord for Skype...we were able to let her watch people open presents and stuff. My time at the McNally's was great!! It was great to see Grandma and Grandpa again. I miss you a lot when I am gone, and wish I could make it more often to your house. I am so thankful for the times that I am able to come and visit. We had some AMAZING food prepared by Grandma...wow...she can cook! I took a few pics of the food that you can check out from the link at the bottom of the blog. Grandpa, thanks for keeping the fire roaring...nice and toasty in the house which was great! Love you both!
On Christmas Day we headed over the the Frazee's. We had some ham and turkey served for lunch. I got to see my Uncles and Aunts which was great. We always have a great time when we all get together. There is never a dull moment in the Frazee house, with all the great grand kids running around and playing...so FUN! Great seeing you Grandma and Grandpa Frazee as well. Love you too!
The day after Christmas found me traveling back to Virginia with my parents and Moriah. We got back to Lynchburg in the afternoon. I was able to go to Walmart and get stocked up for things to bring back over here. I went to bed kind of early to get a good nights sleep since I was flying out the next day.
Monday came oh so fast! Thankfully my flight was not until 5:00 p.m., so I was able to wrap up any loose ends that I had. My flights over here all went very smooth. I flew from Roanoke to Chicago and then from Chicago to Istanbul, then Istanbul to Adana. I arrived last night around 9:00 p.m., which is 2:00 p.m. your time.
Praise the Lord I was able to sleep fairly well last night. I slept in today until 11:00 a.m. and then we had practice at 2:00 p.m. Practice wasn't too bad, but I could definitely tell I was tired.
Well, I think I may go to bed early tonight. We have two practices tomorrow. One practice from 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and then another one at 4:30 p.m.
I hope you all had wonderful times with your families :)
P.S. Link is at the bottom of the page.
God bless,
Megan
Verse of the Day:
[Jesus said,] "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."— John 14:1-3 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...He's coming back! As much as the world likes to remember Jesus' first coming during the Christmas season, we need to remind them that his Second Coming will be even greater. We want to be prepared -- lives dedicated to his glory and hearts full of expectation at his coming.
My Utmost For His Highest:
You can never be the same after the unveiling of a truth. That moment marks you as one who either continues on with even more devotion as a disciple of Jesus Christ, or as one who turns to go back as a deserter.
Our Daily Bread:The world will know by our love for God and others
that He is great.
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Here is a link to some pictures I took while home:http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2368041&id=55710205&l=dcbc8f909f
*There are some pictures where you will see some fine cuisine prepared :) Don't get too jealous ;)!!
Megan