The 10 hour drive was definately worth it.

I am having a great time here in Jackson, TN. The week is passing quickly, full of Easter celebrations, sunny days, and fun. Playing outside in the sun! Spring in finally here!
Easter Eggs

Cupcakes from Heidi!
The big girls always are good models for a picture, Tirza wasn't in the mood.

I miss the Middle East today.
I miss the hot sun and the burning wind. I miss the harsh beauty of the volcanic mountains and the soothing ocean. I miss the kids on my street. I miss the boys buzzing at the gate and the girl's innocent smiles. I miss my English classes and my students. I miss walking and taking debaabs. I miss the fruit dukan and my favorite fazulia resturant. I miss my friends. I miss them laughing at my Arabic attempts and loving me because I tried. I miss sharing thousands of cups of Shai. I miss sappy text messages. But most of all I miss my desperation and total dependence daily on Christ. I miss the peace that come unexplicably in difficult days. I miss clinging to the promises of God for survival. I miss thirsting for His word. Life here is good and pleasant but not full. I miss living daily aware of my purpose.