The few people I saw asked three questions: How does it feel to be back home? What do you want to do/eat? What is on your shopping list? In all honesty I felt completely stupid answering these questions. Not because the questions were stupid, but because I really didn't have anything on my list. My list was small and full of really small items like coffee from 222 Bakery downtown, St. Louis Bread Co., a jeans needle for my sewing machine and gold sharpies.
Sidenote: I LOVE Sharpies. If you ever want to make my day, send me sharpies. Any color, any size will do. I will think you are the best and most thoughtful friend EVER!
Back to my list. It was really small. Command strips. Jeans needle. Contact paper. Outlet plates. Drywall screws. Concealer. I did manage to pack up another storage locker and a suitcase full of things to bring back. Beef jerky for B, fruit snacks, Starburst, a new hat for B and some new earrings. Small stuff.
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| American goodies..deodorant, gold sharie, eye makeup, contact paper, chalkboard, travel wallet, iTouch stand |
Looking back on the trip I think it was much needed. We will have served for 4 years before we leave this wonderful country for a bit. Most people get really focused on their last few months, counting down the days and hours until they get back to the States. It can really impede the ministry that you are doing because your focus is no longer here. I have been slightly worried about this, hoping that I could keep myself busy and focused, but after this trip I know it won't be a problem. It was just what I needed to finish our term here strong. A good long hug from my grandparents. Many many laughs with my family. Some Cracker Barrel pancakes and a QT Diet Mountain Dew fountain soda. 7 months doesn't seem so long now!
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| Cracker Barrel pancakes are THE best!! |
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| Diet Mountain Dew fountain soda from QT..the first stop out of the airport :) |
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