I missed being closer to my family and long time friends, a car ride verses a plane ride. Just doing everyday things together and not feeling like every visit is about trying to catch up. Wanting to be there instead of living through pictures. Feeling the hugs and hearing the laughs instead of remembering them or imagining them as we spoke on the phone or sent messages.
I missed the seasons, the snow and the fall. I missed it being cool enough to enjoy hot tea or hot chocolate. I missed the rich warm hues of fall leaves. I missed having some gray days to hide away and curl up with a blanket. I missed the quiet brightness of the snow. I missed the tulips and daffodils. I missed the rustle of leaves when the wind blows. I missed the cool summer nights. I missed the reduced humidity, so as not feeling like you need gills to breathe. I missed the sweet corn. I missed the richness of the varying shades of green and grass that feels soft beneath your feet.
T~ will follow once he secures a job. Then he will come with all of our stuff. I will be in temporary housing until then. He is also excited to return to Ohio as his family live here, as well. It will be nice to be closer to family. And we have friends here and near by, too.
Something about home runs deep. It feels good to be home at last.
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Congratulations! I'm glad you've finally made it back home. Sending lots of good thoughts for the new job and that T finds a job there soon, too.
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DeleteWhat a gorgeous picture! It's wonderful to be home, to be in a place that holds all those memories and attributes that you love so much. Are you in southern Ohio? My family is from southern Ohio, Chillicothe area, and Lawrenceburg, Indiana near Cincinnati. I hope that T follows along sooner than later and you can get started on this beautiful new life. Congrats on starting the new job!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I took the photo at the first rest stop when entering Ohio after crossing a bridge over the Ohio River. I'll be in the Dayton area. Cool that you have family in southerners southern Ohio area. Very excited about the new job and hoping T secures a job soon. Life is very fluid right now, but we are going with the flow!
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