Flying and Things

My seven SPECTACULAR sisters and me! :)

Crossing between two worlds in just 30 hours. So richly surrounded by loved ones in both. Ever so normal and comfortable to be there. Feeling quite comfy and at home here now too.

It was a smooth flight back. Zeke slept soundly in his bassinet and a couple sleeping pills aided Andrew in getting some much needed rest. From my quiet spot I gazed out the window at a galaxy of stars. Fire flies asleep in the sky, just far enough away for the plane to sail through without disturbing. The beauty and quiet allowed my mind some sweet reflection as my thoughts sought to catch up with time zooming by transporting us from one continent to another.

I haven't touched my blog in over a month. It's been refreshing ignoring the computer. I've found my brain less cluttered and more able to really live in the now; soaking up the moments. A little over a month ago I happened upon flights that matched the figure in our prayer book so we jumped at the chance to fly for a month to Maryland. September 27-October 25. I'd been feeling rather dry and empty for a while and I prayed that this vacation would refresh my relationship with Abba and revive my spirit. What a gift it is to have sisters and a family that know and love you deeply and are so filled up with Christ that just being around them ministers to your soul. When we landed in Maryland I thought I'd never be able to leave. I laughed so much and found such sweet connection with those I learned to talk and walk and laugh and cry amidst.
However I found that I've grown accustomed to the life, people, and my family in New Zealand. The bitterness of saying goodbye was mixed with a sweet anticipation of seeing each NZ family member and friend again and applying the new things I've learned to my life here in NZ. Sometimes it's painful for the heart to grow, taking in new people to love and cherish. But to not grow is to die. At moments in the past year when I've tried to seal off my heart and not open it to a new life in New Zealand I feel something inside me die. No, in Christ I will embrace life as he's gifted it to me with heart wide open and arms outstretched. As the plane neared the coast of Sydney and then New Zealand the sun began to rise and an excitement rose within me at the beauty and splendor of this country God's placed me in.

I woke up this morning, climbed into slippers and found my three Loves' sitting and socializing in the lounge. (GOD, Andrew and Zeke) It's a beautiful morning! :)