Just what the doctor ordered

I have been away for two weeks with a group visiting another part of India. This is an annual trip for these friends. My challenge is that this group is followed by another group, and this year they were literally separated by less than 24 hours. That would mean a whole month away from home in one stretch. I was not looking forward to that part.

Nearing the end of the first team, we were given a cash gift by two special people and I was told that was to help pay for me to be able to go home for the weekend to see my family between these two teams.

After clearing my late arrival for the second group with its leader, I quickly secured my ticket. I would arrive home late Friday night, and leave again very early Monday morning, arriving at my destination in time to begin the day with the team. Perfect.

While home for the weekend we packed it as full as could be. We had the kids Sports Day on Saturday morning (an event I had missed each year so far due to being away for these trips) and followed that with lunch at a local hotel, and then haircuts for my son and I. Afternoon naps for most of us were in order.

In the evening we went out for dinner and them went to go see a new animated film that had just been released here. Sunday was church together as a family, then home for lunch and naps again in the afternoon. In the evening we had time together at home, and I got to help my son do his weekend homework.

As I left early Monday my emotional tank had been at least partially refilled. I hope the same was true for my wife and kids. This weekend was just what the doctor ordered so I can carry on through this next two weeks before finally getting home on Feb 14th.

Thanks to our two special friends for caring for us as a family in such a practical way. Your gift made a huge difference.