~:[CH14 - Day 259]:~ A Welcome Home

 
~:[CH14 - Day 259]:~ A Welcome Home

It wasn't a welcome home party, but it felt like one. A normal dinner at home, felt like a million bucks. A few weeks ago, I cooked a birthday dinner for my mom. My dad planned one for the next day, but since we bought the same thing, he changed course and saved the steak. Fast forward a few weeks and we finally had that steak. It was delicious. Dipped in ranch seasoning, the steak was soft, tender, and full of flavor. I topped it off with rosemary and thyme to add just the right kick to a beautiful dish. It was a nice welcome back home, although it wasn't a celebration at all. I was a bit exhausted after arriving home just after 1am. I was energize by the outpouring of messages from my athletes who showed appreciation for the trip, which made surviving the day even easier. It wasn't a perfect trip, but I was grateful for the experience that they all had and that we were all able to make it back home. I'm sure many of them let out a deep sigh as they jumped into their own beds at home or when they took in a homecooked meal. As while when we are home all the time, we often take what we have for granted, I am blessed to know the true appreciation of home, as I often have to venture off for work. As great as it sounds, it can never beat the welcome home I feel simply from being back home.