Sleepy Rambling

Just six more days, and I'll be back home.

I love that word, and I feel so sad for the people who don't (or feel like they don't) have one...

I can't wait to be back with my friends and my church and most of all - my family. I love my momma more than anyone else on the face of this earth, and I can't wait to talk to her and laugh with her and hug her small frame while never wanting to let go.

And I'm excited to see my daddy again. We're going to have a lunch date... I've grown so fond of that time that we set aside for just the two of us. We usually like each other the most in those moments. :)

Of course, I'm hoping this visit will show a continuation of the strengthening friendship and love that Logan and I share. Our age difference has always been hard, and I'm thankful for those moments when we realize just how precious it is to have a sister...

I'm feeling all kinds of sappy tonight, but thankfully - there's no time to ramble on about those things. I wish I had the time and energy to share all about the crazy Christmas program from last Thursday when I realized that kids are crazy and unreserved because their parents are. I also wish I could share my thoughts and reactions to the Secret Church sermon that we listened to on Friday night called "Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare." Let's just say, it was a good reminder and call to fight the good fight and pray. I also wish I could recount every detail from my breakfast with my Honduran adoptive mom and the White Elephant gift exchange at the elementary faculty Christmas party. Perhaps I would even divulge about the experience of wearing shorts and flip flops to a Christmas party today... :)

But instead, I know that I need to go to bed. This week is likely to be a challenge, and I need as much energy as possible to face whatever lies ahead. On the bright side, I realized recently that these next six days will pass by at the same speed regardless of whether they are good or bad. Unfortunately, as I've been wishing time away and watching it fly lately, I've also realized that the same thing will happen while I am home for two weeks. I know it will disappear much more quickly than I would like.

For now, I'll just revel in the joy and hope that come with anticipation. :)