Anticipation

I feel like a little girl waiting for something special--daydreaming, waiting impatiently, but trying to be patient.

In the morning I am flying to Indiana.

The vacation destination of the Midwest, right?

People don't even know how to respond to my enthusiasm. I also suspect they really don't even know where Indiana is.

I know it isn't an exotic local, and I don't care.

I am going to wrap my arms around the familiar muggy, warm, spring air...

breathe in the scent of fresh rain...soak up the colorful blossoms nestled amidst everything green...

AND sneak up on a little, curly-haired girl and twirl her in the air...and play on the swing set...while chatting with my sister for hours.

I simply cannot wait.

The best vacation for the heart is wrapped in the familiarity of family!