Day 22: The Magnusons

9:30 pm

April 22, 2017

Total Miles: 253

After my max patch adventure Jon Magnuson, who is my good friend Tia’s brother in law came to pick me up and take me back to knoxville to spend a couple days off to visit and have a place to do my Skype interview.

I have stayed with them a few times before when I would come out to knoxville with Tia for a “girls trip”.

This time it was different since it was just me coming over.

And I promise…

You will not meet a better family than this one.

First off… Jon himself had to sit in a car for about 3 hours. And hour and a half to come to where I was on Wednesday and back to knoxville. Then to drop me off again on Saturday.

I had my own room to stay in for 3 nights and an AMAZING bed… I slept unbelievably well 😂😂

It doesn’t stop there.

Erica, Tias sister the next morning let me know that everything in the house was available. I could do laundry, dry out my stuff, eat whatever I wanted, use their computer, etc.

She was even more than willing to drive me around so that I could get my errands done without any worry.

She also made me some bomb ace egg sandwiches and coffee…. Which I mean… Common. SO GOOD.

On top of all that… They even let me have their old nook so that I can have books upon books to read  on this trip just like I wanted.

(I am already obsessed with it).

I felt welcomed and loved more than I could ever imagine.

The generosity poured from each individual.

They truly made me feel special and reinforced that what I am doing on this adventure is pretty dang cool. Constantly supporting me in every way.

What did I do with three whole days off?

I relaxed.

I visited a little with Honey, Tia and Ericas mother ( who I absolutely adore).

I went to their sons Alex soccer game, which I was SO stoked I was able to go.

Caught up on survivor. Of course.

I had a Skype interview.

I replaced some gear, bought groceries, and sent a box home of stuff I realized I didn’t need.

I hung out and played with lil Tev.

I took naps.

I watched the movie a man called Ove (SO GOOD)

I ate really good food… Mmmm… Chicken salad… On croissants…nom nom nom.

I bought some books for the nook.

(If anyone has good book suggestions let me know!!)

I got ice cream with Alex.

I called family.

I just simply be.

My time in Knoxville was exactly what I needed and more.

To each of the family members, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

You made me feel like family, I was honestly sad to leave, you guys made me feel like I just fit in so simply.

Saying Thank you will never feel like enough. ❤️❤️

Much Love,

Iz and Oz