I have so much to write about, I don't even know where to begin! There has been a lot going on while I've been back in the States, but I want to take this opportunity to reminisce about our last year in Turkey. Yesterday (4 Aug) was our 1 Year Anniversary of living in Turkey. Typically, one wouldn't even notice if it was a one year anniversary..but when you KNOW you're only living in a certain place for a certain amount of time...it makes it easier to have a count down- per say.
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| Our first week of living in Turkey |
Looking back on my blog entries over the year, we've been through and done a lot. There have been down times but mostly we have had the time of our lives while being overseas. So much so, that I just can't decide if I want to stay overseas, or come back Stateside. Not that I exactly have the choice, I will follow my husband to wherever we are told to go. But we have LOVED our time in Turkey. Being in the States for so long (now wishing I wouldn't have made that choice, but cant change it now) has made me miss Turkey even more. And I'm going back in a couple weeks....what happens when I long for Turkey and we don't live there anymore?! We are both looking forward to taking full advantage of our last 12 (well...10.5 by time I get back) months. We still have so much traveling we would love to do and are looking forward to every bit of it!
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| Our first adventure off base, Castle by the Sea |
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| Ephesus, Turkey |
Along with traveling to great places, we have made fabulous friends! I could not have asked for better people to become life long friends. There is no way we could ever forget about these people! We have had so much fun together and they are actually part of what is making me miss Turkey so much right now. We have traveled together, had game nights together, helped each other unpack our houses, been there for each other when all we wanted was our family, became a "family", and even for some watched them "grow" a family. It is unbelievable the types of people God placed into our lives. And I thank Him everyday for them.
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| Our Thanksgiving "Family" |
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| Our Christmas Family |
Since I have been in the States, L, has delivered her baby girl and K, will be delivering her baby girl shortly after I return mid September. I just love having friends' babies to spoil...because I can quickly return the child back to their parents when finished! :) But oh am I SO looking forward to going back and snuggling those precious babies!
This is just a quick look back on the last year...I know I am missing out on SO much but my mind is racing in a million different directions right now, so this is what you get. :)
Until then, Turkey, I will be missing you, your extreme heat conditions, your beautiful palm trees and rose bushes, your delicious markets,and your beautiful site seeing. Counting down until I get to return...
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