Glimmer
I made an attempt to venture home for the holidays earlier today. The road conditions seemed to be getting worse throughout the morning – more icy/slippery sections and reduced visibility. Still, being a seasoned in the art of Canadian prairie winter driving, I figured it couldn’t be that bad. A mere five minutes from my house, on the main road out of town, traffic was being routed into a single lane. A truck and a SUV were stuck in tire deep snow between the main artery and the exit ramp. So, I choose the exit ramp and returned home.
I truly did want to see my extended family tomorrow. It was going to be held at my grandmother’s seniors’ complex. She moved there this past summer as she was just not managing in her condo. I haven’t seen her for a few months now. Nor have I seen many of my aunts, uncles and cousins. I think it’s been even longer since I’ve seen my grandparents and relatives on the other side of my family.
So, while a piece of me misses these people, I also recognize my other “family”: a great friend stopped over this evening and I’ll be off to visit over games and Christmas baking with a group from church tomorrow. I suppose you could say I do have some roots after all.
