Grove Park Inn

What a delightful holiday week it has been. Heath and I are currently at the Grove Park Inn for a 2 night retreat. I must admit though, the four days leading up to this and then actually leaving, were filled with enromous stress and worry for me. This is the first time we have left the boys since Chance's diagnosis. That first night in the hospital, a doctor with a diabetic son told me that Chance and I would be bound together until Chance could one day manage this himself. I now understand what he meant. It is good to know though, that we can get away while the boys are being well cared for and getting lots of love from Mim, Granddaddy, Aunt LaLa, Uncle Charles, and Amanda. Thank you all for making this possible!!

The first night, we had a decadent dinner at GPI's Horizon's restaurant. This was a world class dining experience! We brought a world class bottle of Freemark Abbey wine to enjoy as well. Ralph the server was outstanding. Yesterday, we had a leisurely day. Ate a big breakfast, overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, strolled around in downtown Asheville in the abundance of art galleries, dined at the Biltmore historic Stable cafe and then did the candlelight Biltmore Christmas tour. For me, this fulfilled a long time item on the "want to do" list. Today, we'll eat more and hike if it is not too cold. It is quite cold here. My new down jacket has served me well - thanks Momma!