I’m deviating from my normal posting and just sharing some feelings.
Every time we plan a trip, get ready to go on a trip and we are on our way to a destination-I get anxious. Until we arrive safely at our destination, I am nervous.
I worry that we will have a vehicle break down and it will put a damper on our trip. I worry we will be in an accident, especially in heavy traffic. I worry I will forget something that will be hard to replace at our destination. I worry something will happen at our house that would cause damage like our water heater would break and start spewing water.
I know I’m crazy, right?!?
Maybe it’s because we don’t get to travel too often (hey, it costs money and not something we are willing to use credit cards to do). Maybe it stems from the time I was about 6 years old (my oldest son’s age, might I add) and my mom’s Pinto timing belt went out halfway to the beach (maybe not half way but it felt like that as a kid!). Who knows.
I hope this gets better as I age and maybe travel more. Am I crazy? I’m trying to remember to give the fear and worry to God but it’s just so hard. Being in control is one thing I wrestle with! I need the tangible and that is something that faith does not give. It’s a feeling but not an earthly feeling. Does that make sense? Does this happen to you too?
I just wanted to type this out and get it out there. Just being real here…I’m always real but, you know what I mean.
Do you have any good tips on how you deal with travel anxiety or something that you do to relax before leaving? Share them in the comments below!
I think a massage is in order….
