Today was the day of fall break that I got to spend all day with my family. My dad took the day off of work. I was so excited. We really didn't do anything spectacular. In fact, I spent the entire day catching up on some of the shows that I don't always have time to watch when I am down in Tennessee. However, it was still a great day. My mom sat down and watched TV with me. I was surprised. I love my mom, so please don't judge her based off this next statement. But usually my mom is either constantly on her computer or on her phone. When she isn't she's painting amazing pictures. So the fact that we were sharing the couch with our many dogs sitting in between us was amazing. Then she shared with me that my dad had been struggling. Apparently when my dad got back home after dropping me off at school he was a little upset. So my mom said that she had decided to start watching TV with him again. That might sound lame to you. But that sounds amazing to me! Watching TV is one of my dad's favorite ways to pass time. Sitting with my dad as he watches TV is a great way to feel connected with him. Then I learned that my mom, who used to still be wide awake when I would wake up at 6:00 a.m., was actually going to bed with my dad and waking up at reasonable times in the morning as opposed to mid-afternoon. I came home for the fall retreat surprise, but I am so glad that I came because I got to see my family. I became a little upset. Why is it that when I leave my family starts to get closer? But then I realized that if I hadn't left they wouldn't have gotten closer. My dad would not be upset, and my mom would have no reason to try and hangout with him.
Later in the day my parents took me shopping. :) I loved this shopping trip. We went to Walmart and for the first time in months I felt free to shop. I still tried to look out for deals because I didn't want to disrespect my father, but I also did kind of got crazy. (sorry dad) But I bought so much food, ravioli, fruit snacks, chocolate, and pop tarts! Then I got things like rain boots, socks, and underwear. (sorry TMI I know, but hey it's a part of life) However, I forgot all of the important stuff like, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, and cleaner for my bathroom in Tennessee. The way back home was something amazing. Before I tell the story I must let you know that I am TERRIFIED of tornados. Even the mention of the word makes me shiver. On the way home it began to storm out of nowhere. We turned on the weather station on the radio as the clouds around us began to rotate. Then the station began to say things like, "Take cover." "Get to the lowest floor of your house." "If you're on the road, find a ditch." Things always followed by, "We are under a tornado warning." Usually my reaction to words like this is hyper-ventilation and sheer terror. But this time I just watched the clouds swirl as I smiled in complete serenity. Something about this project is creating me to let go of fear, and grasp on to the thought of knowing everything will be fine. I felt at peace.
It was one of the best days I have had in a while. I'm so glad I came to Maryland. Can't wait for tomorrow! Talk to you soon!
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