I haven’t been blogging as much as I have wanted to lately because honestly I have been freaking out. I have wanted to share with you what is going on in my head but I don’t have the words. In 9 days from today I will be putting my feet onto American soil (Lord willing). And not just for 2 days like we did in LA but for the longterm. I called my parents the other day to vent and get some good and sound advice. As we were chatting, I told them about this book by YWAM that is for missionaries that are reentering their home countries. And how every time I read the book I cried and so I stopped reading it. So I received this email today and it put some humor back into the reality of going back into the 1st world from the 3rd world. It made me laugh out loud and I hope it makes you laugh too!
The reentry of a World Racer. You are the guinea pig for it, but I have all confidence.
First, no dope slap (not literal just a good talking to), just a big Mom hug. I will squish your head into my breasts so that you can have warm memories of nursing.
Second, I have hidden all of the toilet paper. I don’t want you to be slammed right into society. We have also had a squatty potty installed in your bathroom and removed the door.
Third, I will take all showers with you until you are OK in the bathroom alone. When you are fine taking a shower by yourself, then I’ll just stay in the bathroom while you shower.
Fourth, you can just wait until next Christmas to open your gifts. I don’t want you to feel spoiled.
Fifth, you can’t use the new washer for at least a month. I don’t want you walking around in clean clothes.
Sixth, I bought a bunch of beans and rice so that you don’t have to digest meat right away. Strawberries are in season.
Seventh, we are taking away Rhonda (my car) for a month. Gas is too expensive and it would just be entirely too convenient to be able to go wherever you want to. There is still a bus stop on Eastwood Road.
Eighth, I had your new cell phone line disconnected. Too much pressure, that way if people don’t like you, you won’t know, they can’t get up with you anyway.
If there are any other requests, just let me know. Also, I can customize this program for any other racers that need one.
Seriously, though, when you told me about the race and that you needed to raise $13,000, did I believe it would happen. No, but you did, and look how that went. I was wigged out about the race pretty much until you left, and you weren’t. I know there are going to be snags, and life hasn’t stopped so there have been changes. But, you have had some changes and some growth, too. I think you’ll be amazed at how you flow right back in. I have confidence, so please don’t worry about things in the future so much that you can’t enjoy your month of travel. To quote you, that would be a sad day.
Love you the most muchos,
M
I know my mother in AMAZING and hysterical! I was laughing so much when I received this and it helped put a little humor into all of this. I hope you enjoyed and now you all know how blessed I am to have my parents as MY parents! Thank You for loving me enough to let me go and do this crazy thing called the World Race. I wouldn’t have made it without you!
