Ahhhhh, Ohio. The midwest at its finest! Let me describe the area from which Garret's mom, Susie's family is from. Greenfield, Ohio, population less than 5,000. Farms...literally everywhere. Two stoplights...one continuously blinking. Everyone knows everyone AND their business. Just like small town America should be! Being from larger towns myself, this was complete culture shock for me! I have to admit, it was really great!! Everyone was so welcoming and sweet to us. When a dinner was made, people would just come over with every imaginable side dish, dessert and a plate of gossip (I kid...sort of). They were truly some of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met! His aunt Jan and her husband Lonnie have this lovely home that they opened to us all and made us feel so welcome. Garret's grandparents live just down the street so we got to see them every day! There were 4 generations in one room with Maddie there. We had a blast playing Wii, talking, drinking wine, playing with the baby...so relaxing and fun. And then it came....more snow than I had seen since my days in Colorado. It was beautiful! We ran outside like kids and had a snowball fight, made a snowman. And it was Maddie's first plane ride! She did great...not a peep either leg! During takeoff, her eyes would widen like saucers, but she was amazingly calm and well-behaved! I could have stayed for much longer. It was the most relaxed I have felt in so long. No calls, schedules, appointments. It made me realize taking the time for family and taking care of the soul should aways be a priority! Thank you Greenfield, for your warmth and generosity!
No comments:
Post a Comment