Some of you know, some of you don't - my family has spent the past 15 months being separated by many many miles. We have also spent the past 15 months traveling back and forth to Brazil. One month Mike flies to us, the next month I buck up and travel for 18 straight hours alone with my children. It has been a very difficult year, but also has been one amazing adventure for all of us. I think it is so awesome that my children have been able to experience another part of the world at such young ages. We have two more trips in store before, hopefully, this 18 month adventure is complete and we can resume a 'normal' family life.
I'm jetting off to Brazil by myself later today. I always get a little nervous to leave my children for an extended period of time, but I know they will be well taken care of. For me, this will be a time to relax and recharge before we set off on another stressful adventure of moving and starting over yet again. I'm hoping I return to Michigan refreshed and ready to tackle the huge task at hand.
I have learned a few things the past year or so, one of them being that I have been blessed with two very awesome children. Two children who adapt to change way better than I would expect from people so young. Two children who are so loving and have bonded together to make a tough period of life much easier than it could have been. I have also learned that I am much stronger than I ever gave myself credit for. I have mostly had to rely on myself and lots of prayers to my Heavenly Father for the past year and a half. I've also learned, however, to humble myself and ask for help from those around me. I am blessed to live in close proximity to some amazing neighbors who have turned out to be some amazing friends who I might as well just call my family. I am also amazed that when some relationships may have crumbled under the pressure, my marriage has survived this separation and is actually stronger than I ever could have imagined. Mike and I definitely do not take each other for granted anymore and the time we spend together is taken full advantage of. I am so excited to go spend a few days alone with my best friend (who I miss more than words can say).
And with those few thoughts...I'm off!!
