To Great Falls, Montana

Do you remember that I mentioned I would be taking a little trip with my sister in a couple of weeks?  Well, we’ll be flying to Great Falls, Montana, for a visit with our uncle, my mom’s brother. 

My Aunt Kathy and Uncle Alex lived a few blocks over from us in Lakewood, CA, when we were growing up.  They were our cool aunt and uncle, especially after we became teenagers.  Kathy would take us ice skating on Friday nights with a car-full of our friends. And we escaped to their house when our parents were really being un-cool. 

Praise God we had somewhere safe to go.  I mean, I didn’t think that then, but now I see what a gift it was…my mom and dad didn’t need to worry about where we were or who we were with and we got to escape from the parents.  

I’m happy to report that my aunt and uncle continued by being involved in my kids’ lives too, especially our oldest, Wendy.  Oh my gosh, they spoiled her bad.  Trips to Disneyland, shopping, eating out.  You know, an escape from the parents.  

A Needed Break

Now, my daughters are grown and have new responsibilities and pressures.  Covid hasn’t helped.  It was apparent to me when I visited last week that Wendy needed a break and visiting her Uncle Alex just might qualify.  So, she’s coming with us!  What a treat!  My sister and I just might be on our own once those two get together.  But I’m so grateful for the generous and loving people God has placed in my and my daughters’ lives.  

Do you have a special relative that helped you through your teenage years or maybe made the newness of marriage a little more manageable?  Someone who was just there when you needed them?  I hope you’ll share a quick story with me at Lifting Her Voice.com, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.