Well, I'm back in the Netherlands after a blissful 3 weeks at home. The time flew by WAY to fast for me. But it's like my dad said. It's better to leave while you are still sad to go, rather than counting the days until you get to go back. I think that is true.
The flight was pretty uneventful. Which was nice. I sat next to a German woman who looked like she could be my mom's sister. It was kind of funny. She was nice. And for the 1st time ever I was actually able to sleep on the flight! It could have something to do with the fact that I woke up at 4:15 on Friday so I could tell my dad goodbye so I didn't get much sleep and then walking around the airport for 4 hrs.. I guess I was just plain exhausted. So I slept for almost 3 hrs and read my book the rest of the time. It was nice. When I landed I was greeted with rain and wind. Good to know the Netherlands didn't decide to change weather patterns while I was gone. I don't know what I would have done if it had been sunny and 70. hah! Sheila picked me up from the airport since Maurien couldn't. That way I didn't have to take a taxi back after traveling for 14 hrs. I thought that was really nice. There is just something about seeing a friendly face after traveling that makes everything well and good. When I got home nobody was home and the house was locked up. Luckily Pien showed up about the same time and she had a cell phone to call Maurien to see when she would be home. And lucky for us the rain held off until Maurien got home.
I just got my stuff in the door when Maurien asked why I didn't bring my key with me to unlock the door. What I wanted to say was... well.. maybe I shouldn't say it.. but instead I said, well I thought I did, it must be in my suitcase somewhere. Then I headed upstairs to clean up my room because she said it was really dirty and then she told me that I had a few days worth of ironing to do starting Monday and that we would be sitting down and reworking my schedule on Monday. Whatever that means. Welcome back huh? Oh well. I'm probably more touchy due to jet lag and already missing home and Josh. Hopefully a good night's rest will make for a much better day tomorrow and by Monday hopefully I'll be all rested up and I really hope God places a guard over my mouth and gives me a spirit of gentleness and understanding and of servanthood before Monday morning as well.
But to end this on a happy note. The kids were all glad to see me and share their stories about Brazil. Pien hasn't left my side for more than 5 min since I got here. I'm so glad to see the kids again! I sure missed them!!
Prayers would be much appreciated over the next few days. Thanks guys! It was so great to see you all over Christmas!
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