We recently went back to the US for a 2 week visit. It was a joyous time to see family and friends. We were also pleased to announce that we are going to have our first child due in February! Being back was an amazing experience and a perfect transition after being in Bangkok for 3 months. As soon as we arrived and throughout our whole visit we realized some things we were missing. I am going to summarize 5 things that we were so grateful to have and will desperately miss.
1. Open Skies: Being in Bangkok, all you see is skyscrapers, sky trains and muggy clouds. In Bangkok, you usually don't see tall trees reaching out for the sun, or precious clouds floating by. When we first drove away from the airport, we both noticed it but didn't realize what we were looking at. It wasn't until we hit downtown Houston and noticed the skyline as if for the first time, that we knew it was because we could see the skyline while driving. Maybe it is like this in Bangkok, and maybe it was just the beauty of being back home that we could appreciate it more. But open skies are one thing we will miss in Texas.
2. Open Roads: Along with seeing open skies while driving, it was a blessing to see open roads too. In Bangkok, there is always traffic. I feel like we can't go 10 seconds without our driver stopping short. Go, stop, go, stop. This is also partly because he's not a very good driver but the traffic doesn't help. Driving along Hwy 59 and through I-10 to Austin, it was just beautiful. The scenery was a sight
for sore eyes. Living somewhere else, really makes you appreciate how it looks back home.
3. Fast Food: The fast food back home is always delicous! It was great eating Whataburger, Jack in the Box, Pizza Hut, Peter Piper's, Taco Cabana, and Bill Miller's. From this list you can tell that we added a few pounds!
4. Comfort of Parent's home: There is nothing like coming home to a welcoming family. Our parents were so thrilled to have us home and we were equally excited to be back. Even though we don't live with our parents, being at their house just filled our hearts with joy and comfort. It was especially great for me to lay in my mother's bed. Oh how comfortable!
5. Comfort of home cooked meals: Besides seeing family in person and feeling their love, the one thing I will miss most is home cooked meals. Not only did family cook for us but our friends were generous enough to do the same. We had home made spaghetti, chicken enchiladas, rice, beans, calabaza, tacos, carne con arroz, bbq, and potato salad. Yum!!! It was all so delicous and the best food we've had anywhere on the planet.
We were truly blessed to have the opportunity to go back home. We enjoyed spending time with family and friends. We are thankful for all the love and support of family and friends. We will miss seeing and hugging you. And we will see you, God willing, big baby belly, in Decemeber!
1. Open Skies: Being in Bangkok, all you see is skyscrapers, sky trains and muggy clouds. In Bangkok, you usually don't see tall trees reaching out for the sun, or precious clouds floating by. When we first drove away from the airport, we both noticed it but didn't realize what we were looking at. It wasn't until we hit downtown Houston and noticed the skyline as if for the first time, that we knew it was because we could see the skyline while driving. Maybe it is like this in Bangkok, and maybe it was just the beauty of being back home that we could appreciate it more. But open skies are one thing we will miss in Texas.
2. Open Roads: Along with seeing open skies while driving, it was a blessing to see open roads too. In Bangkok, there is always traffic. I feel like we can't go 10 seconds without our driver stopping short. Go, stop, go, stop. This is also partly because he's not a very good driver but the traffic doesn't help. Driving along Hwy 59 and through I-10 to Austin, it was just beautiful. The scenery was a sight
for sore eyes. Living somewhere else, really makes you appreciate how it looks back home.
3. Fast Food: The fast food back home is always delicous! It was great eating Whataburger, Jack in the Box, Pizza Hut, Peter Piper's, Taco Cabana, and Bill Miller's. From this list you can tell that we added a few pounds!
4. Comfort of Parent's home: There is nothing like coming home to a welcoming family. Our parents were so thrilled to have us home and we were equally excited to be back. Even though we don't live with our parents, being at their house just filled our hearts with joy and comfort. It was especially great for me to lay in my mother's bed. Oh how comfortable!
5. Comfort of home cooked meals: Besides seeing family in person and feeling their love, the one thing I will miss most is home cooked meals. Not only did family cook for us but our friends were generous enough to do the same. We had home made spaghetti, chicken enchiladas, rice, beans, calabaza, tacos, carne con arroz, bbq, and potato salad. Yum!!! It was all so delicous and the best food we've had anywhere on the planet.
We were truly blessed to have the opportunity to go back home. We enjoyed spending time with family and friends. We are thankful for all the love and support of family and friends. We will miss seeing and hugging you. And we will see you, God willing, big baby belly, in Decemeber!
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