Good 'ol USA

I can't believe that in less than a week, I will be back in the states after 15 months being overseas. It will be busy and not long enough, but I will have gotten back to the US  : ) 

It amazes me that my parents would spend 3 year away from the US & family. It's only been 15 months and I can't wait to be able to shop at Target & Walmart and get new things without having to search for it or get it online. I can't wait to be able to give my family hugs and catch up on life with everyone.

I love Turkey thus far and have enjoyed traveling around and being able to explore a new country. As odd as Turkey can be, I truly love the country, the people and the food. It's a beautiful country with kind & generous people as well as fresh and wonderful food!!  (I do miss local coffee shops, though they do have Starbucks here, so you can get your fix when you need it).  I will enjoy coming back to this country after being the US for a bit, but a break will be nice.

I don't think I'm going to be able to get the amount of time I want in the US with family and friends, but if that's the case, then I'll probably go back again in the Spring. It will make me sad though to only be able to see a few people, when I want to try to get to see everyone  :)

The Lord is blessing me with time away from work and an opportunity to see my new niece or nephew and that is going to be a wonderful blessing!!  Thank you Lord!