a little about living in germany..

living in germany is such an amazing dream come true.

when we first found out we might come here, i was very hesitant. i knew there would be amazing opportunities, but i wasn't sure how i felt about living so far from everything i knew. it wasn't my first time living away from all i knew, but another country? it was a bit overwhelming.

but, obviously i decided to come. and, i am so, so glad!

germany is so beautiful. we have seen a lot in the almost 4 months we have been here, but haven't even begun to see all there is to see here. 

most days i just can't believe i am here and that i am this blessed. 

it sounds a little crazy, but somehow, i feel like i am exactly where i am supposed to be and i feel so at home and at peace here. 

since j and i got married, we have spent probably half of our holidays away from our families. it is hard. of course we miss them. however, this is the first year that when the holidays started getting close, i didn't feel overwhelmingly homesick and sad. something about being here makes me so content and for the most part, so at ease. it's different here. people aren't all out for the next big thing or the most expensive this or that. people are content. it's amazing to see that play out. my american mentality is still see more, want more, because that's what our country teaches us. i love my country, but it is so refreshing to be in a place where it seems like people aren't competing for the biggest and best, but are content with what they have and having what they need to live a good life, not an overindulgent, extravagant life.

i'm falling in love with this country and am so, so thankful for this wonderful experience!

tschüss,

heather