By Megan Wehring

374 miles. Five hours and 51 minutes. 

That’s how far away I live from my parents. Now, that may not seem that far in your eyes or it could deter you from getting in the car and making the drive. As for me, I would do anything to go see my family anytime of the year. I’m especially grateful that I get to visit them for the holidays. 

For my husband and me, it is our first Christmas together. However, we will not be sitting together around the tree unwrapping gifts the...