The past couple of weeks I have been in at least 5 times zones, 8 or so airports, dragged around luggage but made amazing memories with my family! After being separated for over 9 months I met my family in Sydney for a wonderful vacation before I flew back to America.

Our time was filled site seeing, catching up on 9 months without each other, daddy hugs, mama kisses, and sibling teasing...and I loved every minute of it! Australia was fabulous to say the least!! The weather was perfect the whole trip, the food was delightful, and the company was sensational.

I got to see the country from the big city of Sydney to the small town of Mackay. The countryside is peaceful, full of sugar cane, pubs and boganssssssssssss! White sandy beaches, amazing diving at the Great Barrier Reef, and 2 weeks in the sun was a great way to relax after 9 months in Malaysia.

Heading to Kona, Hawaii today to meet up with more friends and family and then back to South Carolina on March 10th. I am excited and yet nervous to go back home. Even though I have been out of Malaysia for 3 weeks now I am still seeing new sites, adjusting to different culture, but I am back to reality in just a short 7 days. Ready to see what my next steps are...but remembering to be content in each stage of my life....either waiting or going.