My flight to Germany is drawing near...11 days from this very moment, I will be on a plane (at last) to Germany. These past few weeks have been eventful and have kept me quite busy. Yet still it seems to me like every second is filled with wishes to be with Jerry. This time apart has been difficult for me, as I expected it would be. What I didn't expect was the incredible closeness that has developed between Jerry and me in our time apart. The distance has forced us to communicate more expressively and has allowed us to share everything more openly with each other than we had before. I had foolishly thought that we were as close as two people could be, only to discover a whole new level of closeness and a deeper love than I ever thought possible. Even cooler than all of that, is the fact that it seems to be mutual :) As much I hate this time apart, I think a part of me will always be grateful for these seven weeks because the strengthening and deepening of our love for each other is almost tangible.
A week and a half ago, I left my life in Asheville behind. It was hard to leave the apartment that was my haven for the past four years. Hard to say goodbye to the place where Jerry and I made our first home together. Hard to say goodbye to Jerry's family, who made me such a part of their family, especially in these last weeks and months.
Scooter and I have travelled successfully to Massachusetts, where we will spend the rest of our time in the US, with my family. I am so thankful for this time I'm spending with them. Being at home reminds me how lucky I am to be a part of my family... I love every one of my family members fiercely, for unique reasons. I know that it will be very painful for me to leave them in 11 days and don't think I could ever do it without having someone so special waiting for me at the end of my flight.
On Sunday, I was able to spend the day with my wonderful grandparents....something about spending time with them always makes me feel like a little kid. A little kid who is so excited to be spending time with grandma and grandpa. No matter how old I get, I'll always love approaching their house, spending time with them, admirng the amazing people that they are!! And I'm pretty sure that anyone who knows my grandparents would agree that they are amazing people!! Not only did I get to see them, but I saw my Auntie Paula and many of my cousins. I don't think I can properly express how grateful I am for all of my family.
I am hoping to see more of my dad's family before I leave the states and my wonderful friend Jason has informed me that he is going to visit me here before I leave. He lives in Ohio and is making a special trip just to see me....what a friend!!
I guess this entry is a little mushy and sentimental. But I am overwhelmed with emotion when I think of all of the wonderful people that I am so lucky to have in my life.
I've been thinking about you, Heather!! Glad to hear you are doing well surrounded by so many whom you love - thanks for the update! : )
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