Ethan woke me up this morning whispering, "Mommy, do we go home tomorrow?!" Scott's been working hard at keeping us focused on where we are, but today we decided it is okay to officially start looking towards home! Hooray! We are coming home!!!
Today, we pack up and transform the apartment back its original state - i.e., remove all the art we have plastered on the walls. It is a cool 85 degrees here today so we will give the city a last roam-around as well. Tonight will be our last night to sleep here. Then Tuesday we will say goodbye to the Shuk and take some final pictures. We will have a final shwarma dinner, then our taxi picks us up at 8pm for our 12:30am flight Wednesday morning.
We all just made a list of funny and sweet moments we've shared. It has been an incredible time of togetherness. Not always easy, but we are stronger and closer for it and have made some great memories as well. I've enjoyed weaning the kids from tv. They have had some movies on computers, but for the most part have been forced to read and become more creative with limited toys and each other.
Time to pack!
Welcome back! Thanks for posting so often and sharing with all of us. I'm sure your community in TX is glad to have you back around, and I hope you have a chance to ponder the experience and let it continue to build even after you're back. From all appearances, you've done this really well. Blessings on your continued ministry.
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