Jared and I have been back in the USA for 13 days now. The first three we were in NYC, which is awesome by the way, and the next 10 have been spent in Danville with our family and friends. A lot of people have been asking us about the transition and if it is weird to be home. Honestly, it feels like we never left at all. I spent part of my day today flipping through photos of our time in Europe and it was so unreal to me. I guess the whole time I was doing something really awesome but I never truly saw it that way until today. I was looking at Europe through the eyes of a really exhausted girl who couldn't think of anything but home! Today I saw the pictures from a whole new perspective. How many people get the opportunity to spend 6 months with only their spouse seeing beautiful sights throughout? Looking back, I feel extremely blessed to have had that opportunity!
In the last 10 days Jared and I have had many emotional hellos and hugs. The one that really had me tearing up though, was when we saw our dog for the first time. I was really worried that she would forget us with us being gone for so long. I have never been so wrong. I can't really put into words how excited Lily was to see us, but it brought tears to my eyes just seeing her reaction. I think she jumped up and down for 10 minutes without a pause, licking our faces and literally rolling all over us. It was a moment I will not soon forget. Going to church last Sunday was also awesome for us. Not only was it awesome to see everyone, but there was a moment during worship when I just closed my eyes and thanked God for everyone he has put in my life and I thanked Him for the Christian church in general. I am so thankful to have a place to worship with other believers again.
Yesterday was an awesome day for us because it was our very first doctor appointment and our first time hearing the heartbeat of our baby. Although I had to sit through some awful woman stuff (I will spare you the details) and also get my blood drawn (which is the scariest thing in the world to me), it was all worth it to hear the most beautiful sound in the world. I felt so silly, but I looked at the doctor and said "it's really there..." and after that I couldn't really say much more, but for the last two months I have been wondering if there really is a baby inside of me. Yesterday I heard proof and it was magical. Honestly. I think that it was the best feeling I have ever felt.
Jared and I are now embarking on a different journey of house hunting/owning and parenthood. We actually took the first official step today of the house part when we contacted a Realtor. It's exciting and exceptionally scary thinking about having a new house, and also realizing all of the things that can go wrong when a decision like that is to be made.
Really, life here is back to normal except for that I have a whole new appreciation of the Midwest and for the people in my life. I'm not sure I ever want to travel again, although, I am sure that will change with time. I just think I could stare at the sunset and the cows and cornfields for hours upon hours and never be sick of the sight.
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