Going Home

Things have been busy for this world-traveling couple. Most notably, we went home to visit the families back in the States. It's always been a tricky endeavor - going home. On the one hand, I love seeing everyone and feeling settled and remembering why I love the people and places I grew up with.

Beautiful Colorado

On the other hand, it's tough! It's hard to see those beautiful things and have the yearning for them refreshed. It's like seeing a home baked cake, in all it's perfection, making the whole house smell like warmth and sugar... but you can only have one lick of the frosting. After that, you just get pictures and phone calls while everyone else eats it. It's delicious torture.

Here, Emmy contemplates the larger meaning behind her cupcake...

I remembered that I love Downtown Denver, with all of the millions of bars right in a row, ready for you to choose them, but won't go under just because the select few don't go there. In Bahrain, most bars are spread out, and the need a constant flow of people to stay afloat. I remembered I love Wisconsin, with it's green, lush country side and it's grounded, humorous people. I even learned how to drive my very first tractor!

Getty up!

At the same time, I have to keep in mind what I'm gaining here in Bahrain in return for the sacrifice of the cake back home.  I'm meeting new and wonderful friends, expanding my understanding of a different place and culture, and most importantly - solidifying my bond with the lovely Pinky.

He's such a looker.

Ultimately, while going home makes me miss being there, I have to recognize that it is incredible to have so many wonderful things in my life- that I can't fit them into one place. One day, after we've traveled and explored, we will be home again, and I'll have my cake and eat it too. :)