It is official. Our repatriation is inevitable and we are headed back to the great state of Texas. My mom cried tears of joy, my Aussie friends cried tears of sadness, and I have yet to cry. I am devastated to leave this amazing place we call home. I am heartbroken to say goodbye to the dear friends I have made here. And yet, I am thrilled to be returning to America. It is hard to put a finger on how I really feel at any given moment. Part of me has not yet accepted the work that lies ahead. Part of me is in denial about how long it may be before I see my Aussie friends again - but I know I will see them again. Part of me is just really excited to eat good Mexican food.
I am excited about the new adventure that is ahead. I am apprehensive about settling in Texas knowing what will be expected of J in his new job, while I am left to pick up the pieces at home. I know there are long nights of unpacking, comforting children, paperwork to be done, applications to be filled out. The list goes on. But, there are also new parks to be explored and new friends to be made. In the end, I know that God is in control of our lives and I pray for peace as he guides us in this next step.
So for now, I will just start my goodbyes. There are so many things we will miss in this land down under.
I will miss you dearly. Parts of me will die every time you eat good Texas Mexican food and I am still eating ModOz. Whatever the H that is? A great adventure lies ahead!
ReplyDeleteGood thing your outta here so you don't have to miss me when I am with all my new friends! :) HA!