I typically stay pretty bright and I'm always excited about the future.
However little moments from my past make me extremely nostalgic.
This morning I was thinking of Canada, which I consider home, and I became very sad.
It's stupid, but I couldn't remember the name of the street I spent seven years of my life on.
The street with the gang house on it.
The street that had Americans, Chinese, Phillipinos, Metis, and First Nationers coexisting.
The street with the yellow victorian house on the corner.
The street that I dream of returning to...
Elgin Street.
My chest constricted and my heart hurt.
My eyes stung and my throat became thick with tears.
Am I really losing my past? My memory of my home.
I instantly began skimming through my mental roledex of memories.
The brilliant green and blue of the northern lights dancing in the sky,
the yaps of the scrawny dogs as they strain against their harnasses to start the race,
the myriad of cultures on display at the Folk-la-Rama,
the smell of "green coils" permeating the church service at camp,
the burning in my feet as my dad attempts to warm my frost bitten toes,
the tunnels and forts built in the snow....
I could go on.
Canada is a beautiful country that I yearn to return to at some point.
To satiate my desire I did what any tech saavy person would do...
I google mapped the homes I lived in and then looked at them in the "street mode"
Yes, I did feel like a stalker. It was totally worth it though.
Do any of you other missionary kids feel like this?
Kelly, I haven't been an MK, but I am a PK and have lived in SEVERAL different States! At times I really MISS things about TN, IN, LA, SC, SD, etc. There are times that we really miss things about where Phillip pastored in AZ. Something we smell brings in a rush of memories, something we see brings a tear to our eyes. I'm sure that our kids will face similar things one of these days when we are no longer in Colombia. We have many wonderful memories from our year in Costa Rica when we studied Spanish...and our kids are dying to go back for a visit! The pictures that you posted are beautiful! No wonder you miss that place...it looks so neat!
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~Heather~
Dear Kelly,
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We tend to miss Russia/Romania, our friends and homes too, a LOT! and there are times when we would love to go back.
Loved the beautiful pics!
Miss seeing you at CNC!
natasha h~
Love your pictures! Although you may have temporarily forgotten your street name it seems like you really do remember a lot, and it holds a very special place in your heart. Recently there have been more and more NewGuineans getting facebook accounts and occasionally someone will post a picture of "home" --the little station where I grew up. There are so many memories of mine wrapped up in those pictures! Would love to visit there again someday.
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