Nothing says American holiday like a road trip. And my family has decided that this is how we will spend our Christmas vacation this year. My siblings and I will be gathering at my parents' home outside of Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday and Tuesday so that we can all pile in a rental car and head to Santa Fe, New Mexico - a 10-hour drive if all goes well.

We haven't embarked on such an undertaking in years. Years! And for good reason. We like each other best when there is a lot of space between us. My sister lives near where we grew up in Michigan. My brother lives in Asheville, NC. And I have claimed the left coast for myself by establishing a long history with the lovely city of San Francisco. My parents split their time between Michigan in the summers and Arizona in the winters.

So how will we fare spending 10 hours in such close proximity to one another for two days in the same week? I have to say I'm not holding out high hopes here. Anyone with whom I have discussed these plans in the past weeks will tell you that I am approaching this vacation plan with MUCH trepidation. I would like to think that we have matured to a point of handling it well. But I know my family.

But, the plans are made. And tomorrow I hop on a plane to jump into that fray. You can bet I'll be testing the limits of prayer this week!

Merry Christmas and may God's peace be real this season.

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Nothing says American holiday like a road trip. And my family has decided that this is how we will spend our Christmas vacation this year. My siblings and I will be gathering at my parents' home outside of Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday and Tuesday so that we can all pile in a rental car and head to Santa Fe, New Mexico - a 10-hour drive if all goes well.

We haven't embarked on such an undertaking in years. Years! And for good reason. We like each other best when there is a lot of space between us. My sister lives near where we grew up in Michigan. My brother lives in Asheville, NC. And I have claimed the left coast for myself by establishing a long history with the lovely city of San Francisco. My parents split their time between Michigan in the summers and Arizona in the winters.

So how will we fare spending 10 hours in such close proximity to one another for two days in the same week? I have to say I'm not holding out high hopes here. Anyone with whom I have discussed these plans in the past weeks will tell you that I am approaching this vacation plan with MUCH trepidation. I would like to think that we have matured to a point of handling it well. But I know my family.

But, the plans are made. And tomorrow I hop on a plane to jump into that fray. You can bet I'll be testing the limits of prayer this week!

Merry Christmas and may God's peace be real this season.

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