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The Enchanted Forest - that's what I call my new home on Sand Mountain, Alabama. I tagged it with the name as soon as we drove the U-Haul onto the property in late June, partly to trick my psyche into loving this new, very different locale that I wasn't sure I really wanted. I knew if I told myself often enough that this place was a treasure, I would eventually believe it. It worked. I love my small piece of the planet, and have accepted (almost) everything about it. I wish I'd started this journal the day we arrived - it's too labor-intensive to retrace all the steps that have brought me to this point, so I will begin here and let each day decide what is worthy of documenting. It's self-indulgent, and will surely vacsillate between celebratory and borderline-depressing - but that's what life is. And I find comfort in that cycle. So here goes . . .

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Reflecting on a Great Weekend



Two weeks ago I traveled to Brookhaven, MS to treat the beautiful Megan to her first SEC football game to celebrate her 12th birthday. (She's decided to throw her allegiance to Mississippi State, and is already planning her college career there!) We had a great time, with seats in the noooooosebleed section (but with the most perfect view of the field). COLD - windy with nothing to shield us from the wind - but tons of fun. Due to a low fuel debacle, we missed the pep rally and the pre-game band extravaganza, but I think she had a good time. She bought the required foam finger and t-shirt to prove her fan loyalty.
The other great part of the weekend was visiting in the Vanovers' new house. They've just moved in, and the house is lovely. I think they'll be really happy there. Sunday morning I awoke to see 15 - 20 wild turkeys in the yard!
And I got to witness Maddie Grace make her potty sing! What fun!
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