About 6 days ago- Nevi and I touched down in Portland, Oregon:HOME. From the moment we arrived, we have been surrounded by beloveds. being with family and our friends is such a treat- makes me remember how insanely lucky we are!
Genevieve has been pouring out pure joy since arriving in the States. Now, she is not morose or always sad in Malaysia, but it is quite clear that she feels at home, most safe, most secure, most happy right here in Oregon. Being with her cousins and seeing friends has brought back a sparkle that well.....is just not there in Malaysia. It is amazing what the familiar can bring out in us all.
I can't get over the scent of home. All day, I step outside just to breath in deeply. The scent of pine is overwhelming, foreign and yet complete comfort. The weather has been horrible- freezing...wet...gray....wet...cold...Oregon in the winter not the spring. But we do not care at all cause it is different than what we have now become used too...no air con needed here! Just boots instead of sandals....jeans instead of bathing suits....wool hats instead of sun hats.
What I really feel in this first week home is how easy it is to be here- to live here. Living in a less developed country is a privilege and it is also hard. Living in Oregon is easy. I will try and remember that long after I am moved back. I just can't believe how different our daily living is in Malaysia versus here.....and change is good. It is good to be reminded of how lucky you are...to step out of what you know...and then you never really see anything in the same way. My view is very different~ and I appreciate so much. Stay tuned for pictures.....
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