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My last two days have been full of family and the love that comes with it.
It's been so nice to have them around me one last time before my departure, and during those hours I started to understand my departure is near. I also got more aware of how much will happen while I'm gone.
Many friends have said "when you come back you will see it all looks the same and nothing has changed" and for most cases I'm sure that's right. Regarding my family I'm not so sure.
When I look at my dear nieces and nephews I know so much will happen! Those small kids will develop and grow so much within a year, and it's hard to follow that from distance even though FaceTime, Skype, etc. is available. And when I look at my sisters stomach, knowing that an amazing little baby is on its way, it brings tears to my eyes that I have chosen to travel away, not being able to be a part of it.
My parents will build a new house, move from their home through 30 years, my grandmother will turn 90 years old this summer and my sister turns 30 - and I will not be here. I know there is never a good time to leave for a full year, but it makes me feel like coming back after one year and not later!
Like with everything else around this travel, I don't know, so we'll have to see how it goes!
My oldest sister had bought me a little present. Despite its size it made me happy and also cry. It's the necklace on the picture and I will bring it with me on the trip. It can be a symbol of many things, but for sure it's my little comfort zone and the world outside it that I'm going out into. It's also my big sister and me the smaller sister as two rings, not connected but with clear connection! I love the necklace already and I'm so happy to bring it with me.
I believe, I bring a little piece with me from each person in my family, whether it's a recommendation for a book from my brother, a camera I bought from my sister, contact information for my dads cousin in Chile or an old dress repaired by my mom.
Family love, I will never take it for granted! I haven't chosen them to be my family, but I am so, so glad and grateful that exactly these ones, they're mine <3
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Terrie Family time is so precious when you're living away from home. The good thing is that they'll be there waiting for you on your return, so there's always something to look forward to. Hope you have a hug filled last 2 days at home, and an amazing funfilled year ahead X
Elsebet Hesselberg Dear Ida ☀️ It has been so good to have you here for nearly a week - you are so varm and sweet, allways helpful. Wish you the best year of travelling - of course we will miss you but suddenly you are back