Surprise!
On July 9th I said goodbye to my family and hopped on a plane that flew me to the other side of the world. I arrived in the Netherlands on July 10th, tired, emotional, but excited to be back. I have spent most of the first week establishing myself in my attic, and spending time with some amazing people!
Before I left my family came over and we had a nice time eating pizza, going for walks and looking at giant houses, and being together. My brother brought two of his children and together we had so much fun playing outside!
One of the hardest parts about leaving was missing my family. As my sister put it, "I am so sad! It feels like you are dying!" and in a way, one could say a part of me did die, but I am still living, just in a new place. The whole time I was on the plane I was in shock that I had actually gotten on the plane at all. I cried many times throughout the 8 hours on the plane, but when I arrived I remembered the reason I came, and felt a little better. I also accepted the fact that I couldn't go back or do anything about arriving here because, well, I couldn't have had the plane turned around. I also had an amazing seat partner who was very kind and was wiling to help anyone who asked. She offered right away that if I needed anything from the upper baggage or needed out of the seats I just had to ask! With her on my left and a window on my right I had a wonderful flight.
I was picked up at the airport by Debora and Teunis which made me feel so at home. I was very tired, and I had a sore back from sitting so long, but sitting in the back of their car to go home was the only place I needed to be. It is often said that when you need something most you find it in mysterious ways, and when you find it you will know. Debora turned on a playlist to listen to for the hour drive home, and the first song was what I needed most.
I had gotten so caught up in the emotions of leaving I forgot the plan to which I was called. Moving, uprooting your life, leaving all of your friends and family is so scary. This song reminded me when I needed it most that I am not alone despite how I felt. I left one amazing group of people only to be placed into another amazing group of people who support and love me just as much.
And even when I thought I had nobody, I continuously was given reminders of who helped me reach this point. The first day I arrived at my new house I found these, sent by my lovely love Jill Jill, and I almost cried of gratitude and love.
I am never alone unless I want to be. Debora and Teunis gave me a key to their house, and I am welcome to drop in and out as I please. They helped me move the rest of my things into the attic and generously feed me whenever I got over there. I can easily say I am very spoiled with no shame.
At my place the family with whom I am living with are the nicest people I have met. They were so welcoming to me when I arrived, and I have never felt so at home. Like my family, they are quiet people. It is always peaceful in the house. It reminds me of when I was a child.
I have almost finished creating my space within these walls. I still need to purchase a few things to complete the finished look, but here are some photos of the progress thus far!
This is my kitchen/dining room/living room.
My bed room. The room is much bigger than I expected! Behind my bed I have two feet of room where I am placing my books and other things. It is a great hiding place for stuff when surprise company arrives!
Not only have I been blessed with an amazing family to live with, amazing friends to visit, but beautiful nature to bring me closer to what is important to me. I am abundantly blessed, and I am optimistic for the future!
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