It’s midnight and I just ate lunch. Jet lag is keeping me awake, so I might as well blog. After 36 hours of travel I arrived at the Pittsburgh Airport at about 5:30 am. As we landed I clapped to myself and said, “Thank you, thank you, thank you God for bringing me home safe.” I rushed through the airport with butterflies in my stomach to find my Mom, Dad, sister, and brother waiting for me with a big sign and American flags.
It was a sweet homecoming with hugs and tears all around.
We enjoyed a breakfast at Cracker Barrel then drove the two hours to my home in Somerset, Pennsylvania.
There are several new buildings and businesses in our little town, but it does not seem to have changed too much. As I walked into my house I breathed in familiar scents; I was finally home. It seems surreal to be in the presence of my family that I have missed and prayed for all year. We have laughed and talked and shared stories for the past two days; I love it. The most overwhelming part of my day came when I went to get a cell phone…so many choices. I know I should care about which phone I should choose, but I felt so out of it as far as what is now available. I ended up saying to the salesman, “I don’t care what phone I get. Which one would you suggest?” So now I have a cell phone, but I often forget I have it and don’t think to take it with me.
For dinner my mom prepared a “special meal” to welcome me home. I pulled the cloth off of the soup dish and laughed and screamed to find chicken feet.
I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow. I know I have a lot to be giving thanks for this year.
