My luggage is now safely at home, after a wild and crazy trip across the country without me.
And although I am ecstatic that it was eventually found and returned to me, I learned a valuable lesson this week:
Pack an extra pair of underwear in your carry-on.
Ok, I learned two valuable lessons. The second is that "things" are replaceable. Every time I started to get upset about the thought of losing shoes or makeup, I picked up my grandson and marveled at the wonder of life, and the gift of family. When I would wake up mad that I didn't have my new Estée Lauder eye makeup, I went to the bathroom where my step-daughter in law had graciously placed her own so that I could use it.
Tonight's picture represents a reminder as to what the really important things in life are. I think I appreciated this trip even more due to the circumstances. I could have bought more sandals, soap, and underwear. I am grateful for that fact alone, as that is not everyone's situation. And I am grateful for the week in my tennis shoes, sweats, no makeup, and lone bra where I got to concentrate on family. And on the even brighter side, now I won't have the dreaded post-strip pile of dirty laundry to do on the morning!
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