US Visit (9/19)

I'm not sure how to describe our visit to the States. I hope saying that doesn't offend anybody. This thought has nothing to do with visiting family and friends. We were more than glad to see everybody. We missed people and enjoyed every opportunity to catch up with others. However, Deb and I joked about how it was a test run for our return. And it was. From this point, we are definitely on the downhill slope. School will fly by and soon we will have to buy tickets and pack boxes. Not an happy thought. There have been many things that have made our stay here special. At the same time, it hasn't been all rosey either. Being a minority is an inescapable feeling. And there have been MANY times when I've felt misunderstood or like I didn't understand. When we were packing, waiting in the airport and especially when we missed a flight, I thought one of us would feel stressed. But we rolled with it all. It was all good! Not perfect, but good. When we return for good, it won't be easy. But we will be able to. And we know this is the right thing for both of us.