A Better Holiday

Christmas in Senoia, GA. © Lloyd 

Learning to understand each other

The drive home was long — thankfully, two hours on the freeway were the worst of it. The other five hours, through wooded miles of winding roads, were virtually traffic-free. It was the perfect time to reflect on the previous five days.

The visit itself was pleasant this time. No awkwardness. No unspoken frustrations. No raised eyebrows. No angry words. At first, a tentative compliance between hosts and visitors — youngsters and parents. Later, a relaxed camaraderie, easy laughter, and joyful gift giving. Ill feelings dissipated. A quiet, friendly calm. A welcome change to a niggling problem that was never elucidated. I won’t question success. The future seems bright.