Two weeks ago, I called my mom because I was missing her something fierce. I go through stages where I feel really down because I can't drive across town and have dinner with my mom or wake up at Mamaw's house and help her can some jelly. The most amazing memories I have from my childhood were spent next door at Grammy and Papaw's house, on their back porch watching the Braves play and breaking beans. Or, having a cookout at Mamaw and Papaw's house with our entire, extended family on holiday weekends. I miss the closeness I had with all of them. I don't make it home very often because I make excuses about how it is a long way to drive for just the weekend. Well, no more excuses. My mom and I decided to figure out how to meet in the middle because not seeing one another is just not an option. On a Friday morning, we decided to go camping...that night. We met at a state park, around Knoxville, TN and we rented a little cabin. Just the two of us. Just perfect. We hiked, we grilled, we read, we laughed, we talked, we cried. We had the most amazing fellowship and it was just what I needed. I've decided that I need this with more than just my mom. I will no longer let the fact that I live so far away, come in between myself and those I love.
Here are just a few pictures from our awesome weekend.
Much Love,
Rachel Elizabeth
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