delays, I was home. California soil never felt so good. I was met at
the airport by my mom and step mom, and the rest of the family was
waiting patiently at home for my arrival. We all talk about our plans
of our first days home, our first meals, what we can’t wait to do, but
odds are a few things get changed. At least, a few things got changed
for me. So for kicks I thought I would share…
most of you. So, we got off the freeway and what do we find, Krispy
Kreme. This has been talked about many times on the Race, and while
this was not a planned first food, my mom(s) couldn’t help but laugh at
my screams of joy. My first meal was supposed to be a Bean, Rice,
Cheese burrito from Miguel’s, but don’t worry, that still happened on
the way home 🙂
Once I got home, the pack I said I wasn’t going to touch, well in a
matter of minutes it was unpacked, empty and airing out outside, gifts
given and laundry going (or at least in the laundry room where it would
wait for mom). And as for dinner of spaghetti and cornbread, two things
I so badly wanted, that didn’t happen either. All siblings had sports
practice and I wasn’t willing to stay up for it, so that was enjoyed
last night instead.
I expected to be hit with jet lag bad, so I didn’t have plans the first
few days home. Well turns out I’m fine and have no jet lag but it’s as
if I never left California. I mean, I was looking forward to hours of
sleep, but then again, I’m not complaining.
AND of course, the random things that happen after you’ve been gone a year….
Toilet paper… I said I’d never think to throw it away again,
only I do…
Phone… I’m so glad to have it back, only I don’t always respond because I forget to carry it around.
Outlets… I went for my computer charger and looked at plug to see if
I needed an adapter. Not like I have one anyway, I borrowed all year.
TV… I woke up at 5am my first morning home and didn’t turn it on
afraid the sound woke wake my family. Didn’t think hard enough that they sleep
upstairs and wouldn’t have a clue.
Pantry… Stood in front of it just because I could.
Movies… Couldn’t sleep so thought I’d watch a movie on my
computer. Then realized I have a tv with DVD options.
Target… Told people I’d wait a few days to go.
Good thing we went my first full day home to return a gift I got, and
it was a family outing. We acted like 3 year old’s and it was more than
hilarious. And can I just say I didn’t but a thing!
amazing! I was ready to be here, but it has been better than I’d hoped.
God is good, His love never ends, and His blessings always flow….
