Back In America

Nothing says America like McDonald's! Today, in honor of my return home, I ate a double cheeseburger, a large french fry, and an ice-cold Coca Cola Classic. It was delicious.....until it turned gross and I felt fat :-) I haven't bought McDonald's in years, but it just felt like the American thing to do. I probably won't buy it again until I go to Africa and return home again someday!

We returned home on Wednesday after 28 hours of flying. I have some kind of flu or bronchitis that I'm trying to work through. It's not debilitating, just kind of annoying. But man, in certain ways, it feels really good to be home. Walking down the street and feeling normal. Feeling like you really belong here. Fitting in and not being starred at. Not being a foreigner. I can't lie, it feels good...it feels relaxing. I don't know how celebrities do it with everyone always starring at them. Maybe that's why they're all crazy!

Thursday morning was kind of a challenge. I was so depressed as I was traveling home all by myself. Where were all my friends at?!? What am I doing now with my life? I had spent the last 30 days with amazing people...waking up doing great things everyday. As I walked through the Detroit Airport by myself, I realized I had my whole life ahead of me with no plans. A bit unsettling, eh?

But God calmed me down and restored my joy pretty quickly. I'm excited to be getting involved in some new stuff...in some new ministry aspects. And a new job. I called the company I used to work for. They had sent me an e-mail while I was in Africa. Apparently, some guy quit or something and there may be a spot open to hire someone new. And I am first on their list. Pretty exciting because it would involve stuff I actually want to do with a company I really like! Nothing is final yet, but it sounds good.

I still haven't made it home yet...staying at my brother's place in Louisville. Tonight we make the final drive up to Xenia. Mmmm I hope Mom has a big dinner waiting for me!!