If you haven’t heard or already seen I am back in my hometown of Zeeland, Michigan. After spending some adventurous days in Seattle, an excuse to get readjusted to life back in America, I flew home and was greeted by my mom. I only told my mom the details of my flight. I needed some quality mom-time and it was much needed. Just catching up with the woman who raised me from the start was very refreshing and great therapy for this transition. I am so blessed for the family I have and all the love I continue to get everyday as I reconnect with others. Staying true to my vulnerability, here are some of my thoughts:
There is nothing like a good squeeze. Hugs could be their own language.
I am blown away by the sensitivity everyone is giving to my fragile re-entry condition.
I like questions and have had practiced successful patience with the repeated ones…so far.
I LOVE hearing about others’ lives and all the little things I have missed.
There are times were I think readjusting is a breeze and other times where I feel lost and just going through the motions.
I was worried about time management and as I predicted, it is a struggle.
I already miss my squad and it has been a week.
I have my own bedroom (that my mom made made extra special for me) but feel lost with all the space and haven’t fully embraced the fact of being alone or independent of my team.
My first time driving again was a little nerve-racking but I kept my cool pretty well. Mom only used her “brake” on the passenger’s side once.
I thought I purged before the race but need to again just thinking about the stuff I have yet to touch in the basement.
I forgot my parents had a dishwasher or that was even a thing.
I get strange looks or ignored when I say hi to random strangers while out and about.
Grocery stores are huge with too many options.
My belly is slowly adjusting to Americanized foods but the gas is real folks.
I still hate air-conditioning.
God can still be just as close to me here as anywhere abroad…still learning this one.
Thank you for the continued prayers and support! I hope to connect with all my supporters personally so be intentional and reach out to me! I would love to hear how life has been and how my stories have affected you 🙂
Fun Fact:
I am planning a fun afternoon at my grandma’s pool for all my supporters on the 15th of July! I made a Facebook event and tried to add everyone I had but I know I missed a few- that was not intentional! I would love to have you all present or we also can make other arrangements to meet up 🙂 Message me for more details or to arrange a different time to catch up!
Check out my new sponsor letter explaining what my plans are now that I am finished with this chapter and moving onto another:
https://mailchi.mp/[xxxxxx]/what-in-the-world-am-i-doing-91573
