We took a much needed vacation to the Great Smoky mountains this past week. Our children, their partners and grandchildren all met us there and we had a week packed with many adventures.

We hope to be able to do this again one day. We have never been able to do it before and last year when my husband received a very special bonus award from work it was planned.

We made wonderful memories with our family. Took many photos , see my ig feed on side bar, and I even rode a Mountain coaster! 🎢

I enjoyed the fresh air, lots of walking and activities. I am amazed at how much I was able to do. I was worried I would not be able to participate in many because I couldn’t do as much last year. We mixed the active times with times to just chill and take in the natural beauty all around us.

I am learning that long Covid is so unknown. I am so much better today that 2 years ago. This winter I was thinking this may be as good as it gets. Then it got better. I want to keep doing consistent small changes daily to keep moving forward. I am very encouraged. Maybe that is what vacation is all about. Showing us the possibilities, seeing a place with fresh new eyes and seeing the world as a wonderful place to explore.

I hope to talk more about the trip in an upcoming podcast. Time to finish my coffee, pack my bag and start heading home this morning.