When we embarked on this journey we feared the unknown and soon into our journey it was the unknown that became familiar. Not knowing the languages, customs, foods, streets, and sounds of each place simply became a part of life. We tested our ability to adapt to new circumstances with every new location. However, now that we are just hours from returning home to what is technically familiar, I find myself anxious to leave all of this behind.
More than a long (and dream) vacation, this was a journey of discovery for me. A well deserved time to reflect on my direction, to challenge myself in new and exciting ways, and to learn about life in other places. I learned that across lands people are just people. That you find good and bad everywhere and that every place has its strengths and weaknesses. I learned that home really is what you make of it and that only one has the power to change the course of one’s life by pursuing the dreams that inspire us to become more centered and better people. The reality is that it would take me pages and days to put into words what this experience has taught me and how it has transformed my way of thinking.
I thank God that our journey was a safe one and for the family and friends who joined us through these pages showing their love and support even when we were so far away.
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I have been crying for the past 10 minutes (like if I need it). What an amazing blessing you guys have had! I agree with Mary, THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU for allowing us to be part of this magical journey. All of us, your blog faithful followers, have been sharing in your happiness, your excitment, your anticipation, your fears. Your dedication to this blog, has allowed us to close our eyes and also travel around the world with you. See what you have seen, hear what you have heard, smell what you have smelled. Your gift of sensitivity and outstanding writing skills, has made this possible. (I'm still crying) I think that what you have learned from this journey has not even arrived yet. You will discover it in the most unexpected situations in the future... Perhaps you'll be driving home one day, after a long day at work, but instead of feeling tired or stressed out, you'll feel once again blessed and with a huge smile you'll think about the wonders of this world, and how you have had a chance to not only hear about them but experience them. Knowing the two of you, I believe these 224 days of your lives, are not something that you will have to look back at, on the contrary, they will be part of your future... as you'll find them in your every day. Night 222 of this story is is not the end of a chapter...it is the beginning of one...
I can not wait to see you and hug you tomorrow. We love you, Nous vous aimons, los queremos, Nós amamo-lo! Welcome home.
P.S. You're my local heroes!! =)
Ian and Val, I share Natalie and Mary's words (and they say it far better than I can)...THANK YOU! It's odd to think that this blog won't be updated again for a little while (until the next adventure)...
I went back and read your first entries compared to your later ones...it's just amazing how this journey impacted you (and me personally...I feel like I was watching the last twinkle of the Eiffel tower myself!!)
I wish you safe travels and see you soon on this side of the pond!
best
Haitham
Mis hijos,.....imposible no llorar y ,....estar de acuerdo con los que los quieren y han estado siguiendo este blog, ...la aventura sera inolvidable para uds y siempre la tendran presente en los pequenos detalles de su vida ,......Gracias por habernos mostrado el mundo y la belleza del ser humano a traves de sus ojos.
Dios los bendiga en su nuevo proyecto.
Los quiero mucho.
mami
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