This will be a short one... It was a whirlwind trip home. I slept more on the flight out than I have ever slept on a plane. I didn't even make it through one movie. The weekend was wonderful! I felt so embraced by my dear friends and will have to carry that with me until my next trip back, which will likely be a while. I was quickly reminded by the state of disarray things were in, at how much I had left undone in Manchester as Emily had been working furiously to pack, sort through things, etc. - how much stuff I left and didn't really realise. I am so grateful to our dear friends and family for their help in packing, cleaning, their allowing us to store things, and for allowing Em and the boys to shack up with them for their last weeks in the states! We are very very lucky to have such amazing people in our lives.
The week was spent with more moving of things, sorting, purging. And we started the paperwork for Em and the dogs - I think I had blocked out how complex and stressful that process was for me - the return of this anxiety is not welcome - but it's part of the journey.
I adored seeing as many of those I love as I did, and regret not having more time to see more of you... I had wondered whether I would get a bigger dose of longing for home in returning so quickly (I've only been gone for two months). Though I have longed for and missed friends and family and enjoyed a good dose of NH foliage, I found that I did not long for NH. I guess in that sense, I have really landed here.
Still holding a candle for all those I love who are struggling - it literally seems to be everywhere, and I find myself heart heavy that holding a candle is all I can do. Not to be a total proponent of escapism, but I hear that the UK is a great place to vacation :).
More later, with additional pics - until later. Much much love!!!
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