Alive and Kicking

We have pulled through the flu and infection that it caused! I am truly thankful for antibiotics. Peter is at work again, still recovering, but much better. Sierra is also on antibiotics because I was concerned about her breathing. She is so susceptible to pneumonia- now her breathing has cleared and she is fine! :) She always seems fine because she is such a trooper, but she was breathing hard. Pray for me, I am feeling run down a bit and hope I am not getting the flu!

I am settling in, finally, and feeling more in the swing of things. I am enjoying the simplicity of life here today. I never settled very well in America last winter, some because I didn't have time to settle and some because I was going through some reverse culture shock I think. I did enjoy my time, LOVED IT, wish it didn't have to end, but I never got into a groove. You know?

Part of the reason for me not ever getting a groove is the amount of choices in America. I am overwhelmed by all of the wonderful choices in my home country!!! It is easier to make choices here. It's cabbage or carrots, potatoes or rice, beef or chicken here. It's a work day or a rest day. It's gardening or housework. It's the choice to buy ugliest shirt in the world or an acceptable one. It's choosing the worst dish soap in the world or "Fairy" the only acceptable soap in the country. :)

Today I am thankful for the simplicity, although other days I am frustrated by it! :) A girl can never be satisfied I guess!!!!