We had planned to leave early Wednesday morning but with the forecast for an East Coast winter storm, we decided to leave Tuesday afternoon after working a partial day. Traffic was very heavy and we didn't get to our motel in Roanoke, VA until 5+ hours after we left Mechanicsburg. It was a long drive after work and in the dark, but we made it. We were both exhausted by the time we got there.
We slept in the next morning thinking it would be an easy 3 hour drive to Charlotte, but the winter storm caught up with us and we drove through blinding snow for 3 hours before losing enough elevation to leave the storm behind us. There were numerous wrecks and 8 deer ran across the road just in front of us during the snowstorm. It took us a total of 5 hours to get to Charlotte around 3PM.
Mom and the kids were there when we arrived. We passed Leigh on her way to pick up dad at the airport. Chuck got off work and was home around 6pm, so we could celebrate being together again. Amelia was kind enough to allow us to sleep in her bedroom, and Elijah and Benjamin gave theirs up for dad.
Chuck brined a 25 pound turkey, and it was delicious! We had quite a spread for Thanksgiving with Turkey, Ham, candied sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, dressing, cranberry sauce and cranberry relish.
We had a short but very nice visit with everyone! I communicated using my iPad and Proloquo4text software so that people could understand me. On Friday we drove over to see Chuck's optometry practice and the entire family decorated their Christmas tree in the evening after dinner. We missed Forest and Helen but hope to see them in the next few months. Forest has a week off at the beginning of March, so we'll see what we can figure out.
Saturday morning we left Chuck's around 9:30 for the long drive home. Lots of traffic but better weather this time, and it took us about 9 hours overall. A long day, but we were very glad to be home and sleeping in our king size bed and to have a day to recover before heading back to work!
I am so glad you are getting to spend so much time together. And your mother seems very happy in her new home! xo
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