What I will bring home....

This blog is dedicated to the people I love. I am in the middle of the most challenging experience of my life and am SURROUNDED by people who love me!! I wake every morning - excited to start my day - wondering who will I see...who will I talk to - because not a single day goes by where I am not supported by my friends and family - how blessed am I?

Today I received several calls via Skype that made my day. I first heard from my dear friend, Sue Jones (Chili) - she caught me up on what has been going on - listened to my frustrations and we contemplated the challenges and rewards that I will have when I get home - one of the most important ones, being able to hang out with my Chili again!! She made me laugh and I felt close to home.

Then I heard from my sweet D and JJ. They have been taken good care of my husband in my absence - seeing them, makes us all miss home so much. They are truly family to us all. We made plans for when I get home and the girls and I felt loved and happy by the end of the conversation.

Next - was my first Skype from my sister Vicki!! She couldn't get her sound to work for awhile but she worked it out and we had a great conversation. So good to see her pretty face and to talk about what a great visit we had last month - I saw my sweet Taylor and caught up on what was going on with them. Albeit, my sister scored very low on my "how well do you know Lesa quiz" on facebook - she knows me well and always gives me the love and support I need!!

Finally, my sweet husband - who was so tired but never fails to call me. He has been my partner through this entire process - seeing him puts my day to rest, gives me a chance to share all my feelings and know that he is my biggest fan. He is my greatest blessing!!

My good friend Tracy always keeps in touch - and always encourages me and prays for me and my family!! My Mom has been Queen Skyper and I am so proud that she has overcome her technology challenges and that I can see her beautiful smile on a constant basis!!

My cousin Sandy - who is like a sister to me - reads my blog to her co-workers everyday and I feel as if she is sharing this experience with me. I always miss her and now that I am further away in miles than I have ever been from her, I have never felt closer to her!!

Then there are my friends here in Nicaragua who are always there with a sympathetic ear and a warm hug. Michele, Jason, Trish, Matt, Maria Jose, Cynthia....and of course all my kids. They make me smile when I am having a bad day - they are always happy to see me and help me remember what is really important.

I have heard from so many of my dear friends, commenting on my blogs, emailing me, calling me - each and everyone means the world to me. There are so many people who approach my husband and tell them that they read my blog - that they are keeping me in their thoughts and prayers!! I could NOT do this without the love and support of my friends - so I want to thank you - thank each and every one of you for your love and support. You make the days go by faster and give me the security in knowing that I am supported through every step I take here!!

My husband is always asking me what I will "take home" from this experience...this is sometimes a difficult thing to define but what I do know that I will take home is that I am blessed and surrounded with the most beautiful, loving and caring people. We often take these relationships for granted....I will not going forward...I KNOW how much I am loved and supported....pretty amazing gift to bring home, don't you think?