Flying the Friendly Skies

I have spent more time on planes in the last 6 months than I ever imagined.

I just got back from a whirlwind trip to Waco and to be honest I am so emotionally wiped out that there is no way I can really tell you all about it. The best thing I know to say is that in the midst of trying to sort through what these months in the states will look like, and pursuing the best way to get all the rest, counseling and help that I need I am overwhelmed by how supportive my family, community and friends are. I am so incredibly blessed.

SO, I am going to be in Boston through October at least. Getting testing, counseling, etc. I have A ROOM at my cousin's. Poor girl has been sharing a bed with me for a month. It does mean I am paying rent in two cities... ARGH. BUT the family I was going to stay with found out at the end of last week that her mother's cancer took a very serious turn for the worse (send your thoughts and prayer their way - Brian and Catherine) and it seems like the timing is off. To be honest, being near my cousin has been such a gift and the thought of not being where she is feels lonely to me. So for this month, I will be here.

Next goal, make life a comfy and relaxed place for the time that I am here. Hmmm...

GUESS WHO SHOWED UP THIS WEEK? CoCo, my old roommate from Berlin starts her masters at BC next week and as life would have it, we live less than a mile away from each other! I love telling people that that only two people in the world I can spend day in and day out with no matter my state are my cousin Jessica (whom I now live with) and CoCo (who now lives here!) HOW IS THAT FOR BLESSINGS???? We went to dinner last night and I was in HEAVEN.

Also, Courtney found a mattress on the street for me so I definitely carried a mattress through the neighborhood last night so I would have something to sleep on in my empty room. It's currently decorated with 2 suitcases. I am a super modern interior decorator.

Thanks for reading along. I'll throw a more informative update at you some time this week.

I have to add that as "luck" would have it, I went with Amy to Reeve and Cooper's soccer practice when I was in Waco in an attempt to get time with them, and I SAW LESLEY! (and Brett) BABY JANE WAS THERE! Bella is more beautiful than ever, Rowan is the sweetest child and I loved getting to talk and be real and laugh with two of my favorite people in the world. Also, Lesley sent me a series of pictures she took of all of us, which I LOVE having, but I thought I'd post one that made me smile. Here is me, falling in love with Rowan.