I'm Back, Now What?

As of yesterday, I've been back in the states for a month! Its such a weird feeling. Everything is exactly how I remember it, but a little different. For example, my house is exactly the same except for the kitten running around the house and play fighting with my Rufus. One of my littles started walking! Another one is now talking in complete sentences. There have been so many people saying, "I'm so glad you're back!" This statement is generally followed by, "So, what are you doing now?" I'm actually doing a lot! There has been a copious amount of hugging. A certain family is so excited that I'm back that they have had me over to babysit at least once a week. I'm back shelving books at that library and singing in two different choirs. My Awana girls are thrilled that I'm back working with them, to the extent of arguing over which group gets to recite their Bible verses to me. I'm starting college this semester! My mom and I are planning another trip to New York, and this time I get to treat her, instead of the other way around.

I know that I've changed too, but not in ways that I can put into words. I'm definitely more confidant,  and I appreciate things that I used to take for granted, such as not having a lizard living in my room.

Even though I am happy to be back, those little ones have not been able to get out of my heart (not that I want them to). They started school back up last Monday and apparently there were tears because "Mu Fah" wasn't there. I miss debating Gothic Lit with Kayla. I even sort of miss the heat! Cold isn't my favorite thing under any circumstances, but coming from where it was in the upper 90s has been torture. However, it is nice to jump in a steaming shower whenever I want and to brush my teeth over a sink!