There are many different types of adventures that await us in life. For example, last summer my family and I had ourselves quite an adventure when we embarked on a vacation that took us to 13 states and included the southern Appalachian Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean, Universal Studios, the mighty Mississippi River and East Texas.
We visited with family, frolicked in the ocean, threw pottery, rode the Hogwarts Express, endured 100-plus-degree temperatures and overcame a mini disaster involving lost car keys. We drove approximately 4,000 miles through sunny and stormy weather conditions, listened to one another’s stories in the car, shared thrills and made many wonderful memories together. However, as much as I enjoyed our family vacation, it’s the daily adventures emanating from work and home that I look forward to the most; and this past year has been no exception.
On the home front, my wife and I recently purchased a house and became first-time homeowners. As exciting as that is, the responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of an older home has already challenged our patience and purse strings. As parents, our children continue to be a source of pride and bring us much joy. Nonetheless, as maturing teenagers, they, too, present us with numerous challenges and exciting adventures. However, their youthful optimism and spirited outlook brighten our lives in countless ways.
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