My sister's status on facebook was about making a fort in the living room and watching Jurassic Park.
(Cue the flood gates)
I moved to Australia to get married to my gorgeous husband, it's been tough though.. being so far away from my parents and siblings. I have a deep love in my heart for them.. even though I can accurately say I've treated them like poop from time to time and I have come to realize just how good I had it when I was there.
My hear morns the fact that I couldn't see it more clearly. Hindsight is a bittersweet friend..
I love it though, because I can see how blessed I am, too. Even with the months of crying like every other day the first year I was here. ( .. >.> ) God has a plan. Steven's family is very different to mine, again.. a big challenge in itself to get used to new people. I'm more naturally reserved.. they are not. (A household with boys dominating.. it shouldn't have been that big of a shock)But as time has gone buy, nearly 3 years now, I have got to know them a bit better! Though, I have slowed that process by turning into a clam and hiding away, sheltering my heart from any possible rejections or misunderstandings (Which makes things WORSE. not better.. just in case you were wondering).
I hope that even though I am here and my siblings are far away, that I might be able to make forts and watch movies with my Australian ones just the same. If I'm honest I can say it'll have been more for my benefit then for their own :P
Also, my Momma posted this on her facebook not long ago. It was a bit convicting, because I do this.
Just a bit of a ramble, I like blogging.. it's like venting but no one can interrupt! BWAHAHA!
I often think of all that you've had to experience in coming to Australia and am in awe! I think you are wonderwoman, because I know it would be almost too hard for me. You're brave for giving it a go in the first place, and a godly example in that you're giving it your best, even though it hasn't been as pleasant as would be hoped.
ReplyDeleteBlogging is good isn't it? I've been waiting for an update from you... been checking back every so often :) Hopefully see you Wednesday!
You're such a gem! Thank you :) It is difficult, but not every good thing in life comes easy.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy it! I've loved reading your blogs and seeing things you've made! Sorry it's taken me so long to reply. :)