We have been back in the USA for almost two months now. In some ways the transition has been easier than the last time we were back after we left Colombia. In other ways, it is much more difficult. It is almost like certain ways of doing things became even more ingrained because I experienced them for another two years. Driving would be a good example. I am surprised I have not been in a traffic accident since we returned but I guess I should not be. Drivers in Sao Paulo and Bogota are fearless and crazy but get in surprisingly few accidents. Needless to say, I am a much more aggressive and fearless driver. It is hard to describe how I feel about being back. There are so many things I love about the US but at the same time there are so many things I miss about Brazil (and Colombia) that life does not feel the same without them. Since today is Fast Sunday, I am taking this opportunity to express my thanks about all of these feelings. This Fast Sunday I am grateful:
1. That things start on time and early in the U.S. AJP had a cub scouts meeting this Friday and we were told it would start at 7pm and it really did! I became accustomed to the late starts in Latin America but that does not mean I liked it. It is just so wonderful to have an activity start before 8:30pm and to get home before 10pm.
2. For our friends from Brazil. It has been great to get their emails to hear about what is happening in their lives. It is also really cute that all of them are asking me if it is ok to write me in Portuguese. I love that because I really want them to write in Portuguese so that I can keep it up but I appreciate their concern for me understanding.
3. For our apartment. It is not really what I had in mind but I think it will work out swimmingly. There are a number of FS people in our building and quite a few of them are members of our church. Its location also puts us squarely in the boundaries of the congregation we were in last time we spent time here in the DC area. We loved that congregation and expect to love it again. We have felt welcome from the first Sunday (even though no one has given me a beijo/beso/kiss yet!)
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Note: You were already an agressive and fearless driver! (From one who was priviledged to squeeze between Brian and AJP's carseat for many a thrill ride down Comm Ave!)
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