Wednesday, June 15, 2011

“The waves of the sea help me get back to me."

Hi everyone! We are finally back in the midwest settling in again. I just thought I would write a short blog to update everyone on what's been happening! We are currently in the process of house hunting and hoping to have a place to call home very soon. For now, we are enjoying our summer on the lake! We are so thankful for our family, friends and all the help we have received  as we have transitioned back to Indiana. As for jobs, Kyle's company transferred him from Colorado and I just received a job offer from Triton Jr/ Sr High. Kyle will be setting up trips for students to study abroad (and also taking trips himself) and I will be teaching 7th, 8th, and 9th graders, along with some coaching. We feel so blessed as everything has worked out so well for us. We know this is right where we are supposed to be and could not be happier to be back. The other day, Kyle told me that he could tell a difference in me just since moving back.  I must admit that I feel like me again. Not that I wasn't "me" in Colorado, but it just didn't feel like home to me.  I've been spending most of my time by water and I can't even begin to express the amount of relaxation, comfort and peace that I have received since moving home. Kyle is happier as well. He has stated multiple times "This is why I moved home". Whether it be spending time with our family, friends, or time on the lake there is a certain comfort that has been bestowed upon us and we are so thankful for where we are.

This week, Kyle is in China on a tour with his work. How lucky is he to travel the world for "work"?! Because he sets up trips for students to travel and study abroad, he needs to be able to tell schools what they will experience on these trips. Therefore, he gets to take all the trips as well . I've received several emails from him and he is having an absolute blast! I can't wait to see all the pictures he brings back. While he is gone I am spending time house hunting, preparing for weddings and a baby shower! June is a very busy social month for us.

We do miss our family and friends in Colorado! We enjoy keeping in contact and can't wait to see them in the Fall! We are also hoping that some of them can make a visit to good 'ole Indiana at the end of this summer.

I have so many pictures to post from our move home so far, but unfortunately, Kyle has the camera in China so I can't upload the pictures quite yet! When he gets home we will have a blog full of updates and a ton of fun pictures.  Until then, I am enjoying every moment with friends and family and anticipating all the celebrations ahead of us this summer. Please keep Kyle in your prayers as he continues his adventure in China.  I can't wait to hear his stories and I will make sure he writes a blog about his travels.