Today I went to the National Park Zoo while visiting Virginia.
This whole vacation started with wanting to see Cece Winans again after seeing her in Detroit last March. I pulled up the dates for her tour and she wasn't coming back to Detroit! What?! She was in Grand Rapids but there was no way i was going to risk driving across the State in February and risk a snow storm - not making it or getting stuck!
I have only driven through Virginia and i didn't have the cup.... so why not, right?!
Honestly I'm exhausted - mentally and physically. The weather in Michigan is crazy - and while i appreciate the winter - Lawd have mercy! We need sunshine! And on top of that dealing with a few (lazy) ego maniacs - one who explodes like a 🧨 firework - there's only so much i can handle (God showed up many times to bring peace). I'm so thankful for our team at work - they are so wonderful and supportive - this week reminding me i was on vacation lol 😂
So i came to Virginia with very little plan except i need a break!
One of my favorite things to do when i visit a new place is to go to the local zoo! So i went to the National zoo! It was a beautiful day for the zoo! I stopped at the Italian Store and got a delicious sub right next to my second Starbucks of the day! Don't judge me I'm on vacation! So after some crazy driving (all me!) i made it!
There were pandas 🐼 at the zoo which was fun to see! I've never seen one "in person" so why not lol! A lot of their exhibits were closed which is understandable for this time of year but still a little disappointing
The elephants really caught my attention this visit the pandas were nice and all but they just laid around (boring!) but still cool to see!
One of the elephants reminded me of my dad LOL
MIGHTY AND MAJESTIC? lol no.
It was more the bags under his eyes and his smile. My dad always smiled when I'd come in the door - he'd say "hi Marg" and the days i had to take him to the doctor -I'm sad to say i was probably annoyed - it seemed like he only days off i got were to take him to appointments.
I loved my dad and it was an honor to take care of him, but it was hard. Seeing my dad, who was always so strong, decline. It was a hard time in my life and job. It was a lot. I'm already a lot. I just wanted some time to just "be".
I am off to go hiking later and see Gods majesty. A good reminder of His goodness and peace.
This vacation has been a good reminder of beautiful things and why i need to rest and enjoy life.
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