My most memorable drive took place a little over 2 years ago. It was the day I left my husband of nearly 20 years. It was a bad marriage and had been for many years. I stayed because I had no where else to go but that changed in Aug of 2006. I came to visit my friends in San Antonio Texas. They knew my home life was horrible and immediately started working on me to leave and move in with them. I admitted I was scared I had always lived in Illinois except for a few months me and my mom lived in Minnesota. So I told them I had to go back but I would think about it.
When I went home things went from bad to worse. So I secretly saved my money and when I had enough I told him I was leaving. I packed what I could fit in my van, with map in hand I left. It was around 1000 miles from where I lived to San Antonio. It took me two days of driving to get here driving around 500 miles a day. I got lost three times on my way here and I must say it was quite the adventure.
That drive will always stick out in my mind for several reasons. On the top of the list because I have never driven or been so far from home. Two I have never traveled alone to any place that wasn't considered local. Three it showed me my inner strength and that I can do things that are hard and scary and no I don't always have to rely on others.
I saw many sights on the way here that I will probably never see again but will always live in my memories. When I am able to go home for a visit I will fly as I am never making that drive again at least not alone.
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