Almost four years ago to the day I came into this country kicking, screaming and crying. In a short 5 days I will be leaving kicking, screaming and crying. Never in a million years did I ever think I would say this... but.... I think I might miss it! When Bjay told me where we would be moving four years ago my heart sunk to my toes. I was so angry. When the day came for the kids and I to come here I was NOT happy at all. The flight was a nightmare. Me, a one year old and a three year old. I never imagined traveling alone with two kids could be so hard. By the time we arrived, I was about to wet my pants (kindof hard to use the bathroom with two kids on an airplane), I was in desperate need of a shower (being puked on is never nice) and I hadn't slept in over 24 hours. I was so angry with Bjay I literally said to him the second I saw him "Don't touch me, don't talk to me, don't even look at me and if you EVER make me do that again that will be the end." I have since done that dreadful trip alone quite a few times. Guess I am not always a woman of my word :) The first 6 months I was pretty determined to make Bjay pay by being miserable. I wanted him to know that I was angry that he dragged me to this strange place, took me away from my friends and my family AGAIN... then I realized, that I was only making myself miserable. It was then that I decided all I could do was make the best of my situation, enjoy it, embrace it and DEAL with it. I started making some great friends who I had alot in common with. Some have left and been replaced with new ones... but I have been so lucky to have gotten to know each and every one of them. They have all taught me so many things. I am so lucky! We are all in the same situations... and that is something that initially bonded us but it goes so much deeper than that. I pray that they will always be in my life. When you are here you are family... that is how it is.... we spend our holidays together, we cry together, we laugh together, we are there for each other no matter what the situation is. FRIENDSHIP is such a powerful thing. I feel so blessed to know them, whether I have known them the entire four years or just a short six months the feeling is the same, like I have known ya forever. I adore you girls... honestly... I am so sad to leave you. Thank you for making the last four years so amazing. I WILL miss you!
Like a waterfall in slow motion, Part One
3 years ago
5 comments:
Friends make everything better! I know your busy getting ready to go. Good luck, travel safe. I wish I was in Utah to see you, we will see what happens.
good luck
You have such a great outlook on things, really! I would not leave the United States for anything- even my husband. (wow thats bad)
Hopefully your transition home will be better than when you left.
Excited to hear your report when you get back to Utah. Sounds like you've had an amazing 4 years!
I am sorry, we do miss you here too! I am sure the friendships you have formed are strong and you will keep in touch. We love you!
It may not make it easier to leave, but remember that even though your friends there will never be replaced, you are coming home to another group of friends. We'll have fun for a few months & then send you on your way to make even more friends.
Hope all goes well while you're traveling. See ya soon!!
I have to add that I don't want to discredit my friends back home. I am fortunate and have amazing friends all over the place, and I cannot wait to see you all, catch up, hang out whatever you want to do but just had to give a shout out to my cyprus girls!
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