You know what's nice about living in a house with no heat? You can open the windows on a beautiful day like today and not feel bad that you're letting out all the heat. I love that!
Lori and her sister Lynn visited very recently (after three days in Sydney on their way home, I think they are home today) and stayed 10 days. We had a wonderful time catching up and laughing and enjoying the nearness of each other. It was hard to say good bye and they are missed very much. The nearness of them is missed very much; they haven't left their place in my heart at all. Never will. Distance has nothing on lasting friendships.
But I know, with increasing certainty, that this is where I belong. Here. In New Zealand. In this house. It used to be just because my belongings are here but not anymore. It's me that belongs here.
And, for all you reading this back home, it's okay! My roots are in Rhode Island. Deep roots that cannot be dug up.
My heart will always be divided and that's okay, too. It's how I'm growing. Pretty cool. To have a heart big enough for old friendships and new! To be so content after such a long season of the exact opposite. Nice!
1 comment:
Beautifully written! I am happy for you. It is how it should be. It shows incredible maturity! Good on ya!
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