Flying back into DAR and this time I know that there is something better coming. I know that there is a place a twelve hour bus ride away, 6,000 feet up, where 15 of the most beautiful children live and are waiting for my return. I know that this place means happiness and love and that 15 hugs and millions of kisses are in store for me. I'm not afraid this time around, I know what I have committed to and I know this is my little slice of heaven.
While this bus trip was by far the worst one I have had yet, (sick the whole trip back) I am so excited and eager to get to the orphanage. I still haven't made it there yet, leaving here soon to head home! I will post more next week! We have a fun weekend full of gifts and birthdays and lots of excitement!
The trip back home was nice, and relaxing, and now i have this whole new appreciation for the things I grew up with and now no longer have. My favorite thing was probably the washing machine. You never know how good it is to have one until you wash all your clothes by hand in buckets for a year. But i can't complain too much, the people here have done it their whole lives.
It was hard to leave home again, lots of tears, I read a quote once that kind of says it all:
"You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart will always be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place."
-girlgi.com
Well it's time to head back and see all my crazy kids! Thanks for all the continued prayers and support!
What a beautiful and touching quote, Courtney. It is comforting and oh so true.
ReplyDeleteBy now you must be home and the children have greeted you with excitement and love. Thinking of you deeply right this moment and sending you much love and big hugs.
Love, Ragna