I’ve been singing Christmas music for 1 week now, but still haven’t been able to conjure up the typical nostalgic vibes. Not only is it pretty dang hot here (my tan is getting pretty nice J), but I also find out that you all back home are having a good ol’ fashioned snow storm and I’m not there to enjoy it! How long has it been that we had significant snow amounts in December and it happens to be in the same year that we decide to not be around! Anyway, we began packing for home this past weekend and it was a bittersweet feeling. For one, I’m so looking forward to coming home to the Christmas feel and the joys that home brings, but the concept of home seems to have changed. This place has given me such a feeling of purpose and an opportunity to be fully in touch with myself, that it is proving difficult to leave. One thing is for certain, my aspirations have been augmented and my determination for seeking my goals has been enhanced. I think that I am coming back a changed man; perhaps not so changed that I am different at first sight, but distinctive upon probing. I now find that it will take me a lifetime to live up to the desires I have for myself, and an equal span of time to contemplate what’s warranted the change.
-Ben
Thank you! Thank you! For sharing your grand adventure with us! The kids and I have so enjoyed your blog as you have traveled Africa and touched so many lives there. We have had a great geography lesson, as we have been tracking your adventures on Google earth! Safe trip home to all of you, and I hope you continue to blog, just a little.. when you get home. It would be interesting to see how you adjust to being back in the states. Merry Christmas to you all. ~ Julia :)
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