Thanksgiving

Warning: not a super duper happy post!

I have  a whole lot in the world to be thankful for but WOW holidays alone are rough. I know in the past the American group down here has done Thanksgiving together but with the recent trip to the US and crazy schedules it did not work out. It is fine because I was teaching all day until 2:45 and then had volleyball practice from 3pm until just right now (5pm). I am sitting here in my gym clothes typing this as I chat with family back home. I miss you all so much. I know that being apart will make Christmas together THAT much better so I need to stay strong. After all, I have a whole heck of a lot to be thankful for.

I am thankful for my family :) for all of their love and support throughout my life and especially of my time here in Banica.

I am thankful for Max and all of his love and strength and faithfulness. I can't wait to call you when I land and actually talk on the phone and then see you in person when you come on Christmas eve. Best Christmas gift ever!

I am thankful for my friends! You all are so amazing and the cards, postcards, e-mails and love have meant so much to me. Erin, if you are reading this, your solidarity with me as you are abroad as well has been a huge source of strength for me. I can't wait to land on the same day and go to mass and Northside Social the following Sunday!

I am thankful for my WoYA community. You are such a blessing to me! Today, on Thanksgiving, a stack of cards was delivered to me by one of the Americans who was on the trip back to the US for the 20th anniversary of Banica. I took one look at the handwriting and knew exactly where these cards had come from. When the word "Meg gave you these, didn't she?" came out of my mouth I immediately started to tear up and had to stop and go to lunch. After lunch I ran and sat in the church and read them  and just let myself cry haha...sometimes we need it. Your love and support has been so wonderful and I cannot wait to see you all in December!

I am thankful for this experience and all that God has been teaching me here in Banica. And how could I forget all of the wonderful people he has introduced me to here?!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Eat a little extra for me and save me a piece of pumpkin pie!