I am so sorry for the radio silence over here! We’ve been in the States for a couple weeks now, so happy to see my family, but not sleeping at all yet while Georgia adjusts, and trying so hard to find a house before our very short rental is up. But to keep it real here, I think I’ve been trying too hard… as in, I’ve let the house hunt be my top priority and concern, when all I really have to do as a Christian is keep my Savior first, then my family, and everything else will fall into place as He’s already planned. I’m really thankful to one of my best friends for clearly reminding me of that truth and putting me in my place! The truest of friends will do that. Thank you, Lanna!!
What a blessing it’s been to be near these beautiful beaches while we look for a home. I walk the kids over here daily to run around and jump in the water — which is still warm!! For a while Gracie was yelling throughout the day, “BITCH!” “GO!” Oh my goodness. Sometimes it’s so hard to keep a straight face as a parent. Thankfully she’s got the word, “BEACH” down pat now!
On a walk with my Daddio.
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful end to the summer! If you’re reading this from Texas or Florida, we’ve been praying for you.
Tomorrow I’ll share some of the cultural differences coming from Croatia that we immediately noticed with fresh eyes when we stepped back on US soil 🙂
Jami says
Love reading your blog! Thanks for sharing
Amanda says
Thank you for reading, Jami!!
Mary Grace says
Welcome back to the U.S.! Praying for your sweet family as you house hunt (I’m currently apartment hunting and understand the strain!). God first, then family, though. You’re so right! xoxo
Amanda says
Thank you, MG!!! Good to know – I will pray for you, too. It’s pretty stressful, understandably- home is so important!! 🙂
Heather says
The southeastern NC coast adopted you and your littles quickly! Where is that beautiful forest hike? We’ve tried in vain for years to find something like that around here — guess it sometimes takes a fresh pair of eyes! Hopefully the background relocation processes are going smoothly, and that you can find that time to step back and enjoy these moments exploring. CHEERS.
Amanda says
Thanks, Heather. Excited to finally meet you in person one of these days! The walk with my Dad was actually near my parents house outside of Raleigh, though I just drove quickly by the Onslow Park (I think thats what its called??) and it looked forest-y. Ha. A friend also recommended the Azalea Park too!
Heather says
Ohh, I’ll be in Raleigh a couple times this month for work. Little chance of free time to walk, but just in case, do you know the name of the park? Thanks for the other recs — haven’t been to either of those!
Mary-Katherine says
Georgia’s comments had me laughing out loud! hahaha kids are the best.
Honestly really looking forward to tomorrow’s post. Seeing differences in cultures is one of my favorite parts of traveling, even though sometimes it reveals the less than stellar parts about countries’ habits.
xo Mary-Katherine
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Amanda says
Haha I know, I had to cover my mouth and turn around to keep from dying laughing infront of her. I’m so glad though that she figured out how to pronounce “beach” so that people no longer look at my like a completely negligent parent! Ha!!
Amanda says
look at me*