I’m leaving soon.

Spending some more great times with my kids, the grands, their family furries, and my sister—who should get top billing if not simply for getting me here safely and in one piece with my wits still intact, for being a wonderful friend.

I’m not a very good traveler anymore.

Everyone’s home has a unique vibe. It doesn’t happen effortlessly. This home is a peaceful and loving habitat and it shows in every way from meals to bedtime stories.

Their work to create an hospitable environment for themselves and their guests is deliberate and reflects the values they adopted since first marrying over a decade ago.

All their family couplings from lovers and parents, children and sisters, and even the playful but disciplined pups are orderly, intentional, and a pleasure to experience live and in action.

Leaving here Thursday until the same time next year, I already know I will take home great memories and a renewed comfort that even at 3,000 miles away and in the path of hurricanes, peace will prevail in this home.

That makes an old dad and grandpa very, very happy.