Reflections

Wow, what a week it's been. It's hard to think that 9 days have come and gone so fast. I remember thinking, "how could I be gone for so long?", but now as I'm about to venture home and it feels like a blure.

I am so incrediably grateful to Mike for letting me go for so long. It's amazing how much you take for grant the little things about your relationship. He amazes me!

My family and friends made me feel so loved. I think I got enough hugs from my neice and nephews to last me til Christmas. They are so funny, but there childlike maturity amazes me. They now wear boxers, have cell phones, can feel themselves and have a better volcabulary then me! You always wonder when you move, if they will remember you or love you the same. I can safely say, I think they and I love eachother more than ever!

I also felt blessed to have so much one-on-one time with the people I love the most. Mom and I tried our first Zumba class- absolutely hooked, Dad and I went golfing, Julie (my sister) and I went shopping and lunch, Gpa and I had our traditional breakfast, and Brady and Dillon spent the night. And to end the week, my sister hosted a family cookout.

I also got the reconnect with some of my dearest friends, Erica and Cindy. I love having friendships that can pick up right where they left off. Even though it's been months or years since we've seen eachother, our friendship stays the same.

I also had time to be quite. Riding my bike, running, sitting and listening to the wind chimes all gave me time to rest. I can't say my questions or prayers all got answered, but my soul is refreshed and renewed.

Every day was filled with something wonderful.

I am so thankful for the place Mike and I are in our lives. We love Raleigh, our friends, our church, or house, but Ohio will always be a place that feels like we belong.