The Journey Home for Christmas

Christmas Eve I walked through town before heading to my family's place. Every window I passed

showed families gathered around glowing trees, kids probably losing their minds with

excitement. Snow was falling perfect and soft. Then I got in my car for the country

drive home. That's when it really hit me. Miles of dark roads, occasional farmhouse

lights breaking through, knowing my family was waiting. Something about

that drive between seeing everyone else's Christmas and arriving at your own makes you

realize how lucky you are to have people waiting for you.