I miss the friends we made in Angola. I know I've said it before, but being in a place like Angola really brings out the best and worst in people. There were countless times that another person came to my rescue, and I will miss knowing that I always had people to help nearby.
Life back in the US is great, though overwhelming at times. I needed to go grocery shopping today, and halfway through I felt like I was sort of panicked. There are SO many choices! So much food, so many options....it really made my head spin. I really would like to find a smaller store to shop at, at least until I get acclimated...isn't that silly?
The kids are handling the transition pretty well. They've all said that school is great, though they do have more homework here. We are all anxious to get moved into our new house, as this temporary apartment living is chaotic!
All in all, I feel so thankful for the experiences we've had in Africa. Our family has a new appreciation for life, and a new outlook that I don't think we could have gotten without this journey. If anyone reading this has the chance to live overseas, I highly recommend you do it. It's not for everyone, but even a scaredy-cat like me managed to do it!
