I have always been one to like change, and I guess that is good because I have seen a lot of it. In the last 9 1/2 years of our marriage Mike and I have lived in 3 different countries, and it seems that every time I just start to feel settled in a house, it is time to get rid of everything and start over.
And so....here we are at that crossroads again. Our time in the Middle East is up and we are about to put everything in our apartment up for sale, fit everything that we own into 6 suitcases and make our way back to the US. I have so many emotions going on inside of me. I am excited to be returning to my homeland, but very sad to be leaving good friends behind here. Our time here in the Middle East has really been a good one of connecting and making deep friendships. Friends that have seen our youngest two come into this world. Friends that have stood with us through hard times, loved on our kids, laughed together, shared many meals together....It has been a time of refreshing in a dry desert land! So for that we are thankful!
And, I know that the God we serve is faithful in providing and we can look to our future with smiles and expectant hearts. So, as we get ready to leave the falafel, the Arab hospitality, the love of friends behind, I know we can look forward to what God has in store. Sometimes it feels almost too good to be true to be able to live in my own country. But for this next month I need to try and soak up all the last bit of culture that I can.
Oh yeah, so we were going to be leaving at the end of April, but for many reasons we have decided to purchase tickets for the beginning of February, which is when our visas are up. Yikes! So, the countdown is on! (33 sleeps, as we say it in our house :-) I am going to try and get on here and document the whole process. We'll see how I do!
And so....here we are at that crossroads again. Our time in the Middle East is up and we are about to put everything in our apartment up for sale, fit everything that we own into 6 suitcases and make our way back to the US. I have so many emotions going on inside of me. I am excited to be returning to my homeland, but very sad to be leaving good friends behind here. Our time here in the Middle East has really been a good one of connecting and making deep friendships. Friends that have seen our youngest two come into this world. Friends that have stood with us through hard times, loved on our kids, laughed together, shared many meals together....It has been a time of refreshing in a dry desert land! So for that we are thankful!
And, I know that the God we serve is faithful in providing and we can look to our future with smiles and expectant hearts. So, as we get ready to leave the falafel, the Arab hospitality, the love of friends behind, I know we can look forward to what God has in store. Sometimes it feels almost too good to be true to be able to live in my own country. But for this next month I need to try and soak up all the last bit of culture that I can.
Oh yeah, so we were going to be leaving at the end of April, but for many reasons we have decided to purchase tickets for the beginning of February, which is when our visas are up. Yikes! So, the countdown is on! (33 sleeps, as we say it in our house :-) I am going to try and get on here and document the whole process. We'll see how I do!
Here is a recent picture of our last Christmas in Jordan!
2 comments:
We can't wait to have you all back. Praying for a smooth transition.
Love, Ronnie and Wanda
OH, no!!! Is that only 33 sleeps ?!?!
I will miss you so much!
Zora
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