danni Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 My trip is exactly one month away. I can't even describe the anticipation!! I lived and worked with orphans in Russia for 5 years so it really feels like going "home." It's the one time in my life that I can look at and honestly say that I was happy. My friends there are the only sense of family that I've ever had. Even now, when I talk to them, one of their first questions for me is, "when are you coming home." I haven't been back for a few years because I thought getting a PHD was a good thing. I have the research done but can't find the motivation to finish the dissertation so I think I'll give up on that delusion. I can't wait to see my "family"....I can't wait to see "my kids"......I can't wait to be in a place where I don't have to stifle my personality!! The first week I'm bringing a service group from the university here but the second week is mine to play with my friends. Then....it's time to go back to America. That's when I will need all of you. I know the depression that comes with that for me. It's like grief. It's like going from a situation where I feel alive to a situation where I go through the motions. But....I guess I'll deal with that when it comes. For now though....I'm going "home." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symora Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 We'll be here when you get back, so have no fear Just go out there and enjoy yourself!наслаждаться! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danni Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 symora,Спасибо!! That's all I can type in russian because it takes me forever to "hunt and peck" the cyrillic alphabet Fortunately, I speak it better than I write it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finding my way Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 oachen horosho, danni!!! [maybe they'll let you stay on over there??] Having things to look forward to is a brilliant idea, and your trip sounds very very special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindamomof7 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thats wonderful for you Danni. And if that is what makes you happy then I hope you can find a way to continue your journey.... and when you back, well unless I'm in the hospital, I will be here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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