done it again

i said i wouldn't do this. that i would rest and relax and take it easy and not stay in the car and in a constant state of going from one place to the next. but i have yet to learn the balance between seeing everyone i want to see and quality time with family and speaking engagements. i can't say no because these speaking engagements are how i am able to do what i do. i love sharing the vision and i love bringing others into the dream. but i am tired.

i have booked my flight back and will be leaving Georgia on Feb 1st. i am slowly gathering all the things i need to take back, which is embarrassingly long. i guess we all have our lists of "must haves" and mine includes walnuts, quinoa, a one of every lotion and body wash Target has to offer. a 6 month supply of toothbrushes and razor blades. i buy and store and pack and categorize. it may be an obsession. it's not easy to go from having access to not. but i stockpile and make lists and plan to arrive fully equipped.

it is time to go back. i miss the kids and life is too busy here. i am still hoping for a few more pajama days and time to rest. to watch brainless television. read a book. i have loved being home but there is so much work to be done. i will be back before we know it. sadly, coming home the hottest time of the year, August, which won't be fun at all. a cruel joke really, to finally reach a season of tolerance in Mozambique to enter hot Hartwell. and only to depart again as we reach fall and Pemba's temperatures rise.

thank you all for giving, praying and loving. -G