Full Circle

I feel like I've come full circle.
Okay - full circle with a twist.
Meaning that I originally had my goals set on social work for my future career. Then I caught the travel bug and needed to experience life from another point of view. After what seemed like a long readjustment period, I'm now back on my path. In a week I will begin an outreach social work position working with the blind community. I am beyond excited about this opportunity. The twist to this coming full circle is that obviously you can't return to that original point of view. It's impossible. And as I'm approaching the big 3 0, I realize that I wouldn't want to go back. I'm loving these moments right now.

In addition to my new opportunity, Tevita is ridding his own wave these days. He accepted a position working for a welding company and will also begin classes to attain his welding certificate. I'm excited for his artistic ability to be released and for him to be doing something that he enjoys. Somehow this move into a new home has brought about a positive change for the both of us.

Okay so I'm posting this picture from my time in Tonga where I was tediously washing all my clothes by hand. This is to follow the full circle theme with stating that we just purchased a new washer/dryer for the house. I found a washer that clearly states HAND WASH CYCLE. As I did my first load and pushed the simple button I remembered my days of past. Once again - I wouldn't want to go back in time.




Smile for the sake of it.

Love,
Adrianne

"I Love Your House"

Our back door is a little tricky and somehow the key wasn't working when Tevita returned from work at 6:30 this morning so I was awakened by a little knock on the window. Our front door is now our main entrance until we can make our fifth trip to Home Depot. Shang needed his morning release so Tevita and I were both standing on the front porch talking. A gentleman jogging by caught us by surprise by suddenly yelling up to us, "I Love Your House." My initial thought was that of enthusiasm and "So Do I," but I responded with a simple thank you. He continued with his praise for Sears Roebuck houses and his amazement about the idea of catalog housing. It's wonderful to know that our joy of this home is shared with so many others.

So to say the least, Tevita and I are thrilled with our new home. The move went smoother than I thought was possible. Our furniture fits perfectly in this new space, which makes me realize it was stuffed into our old apartment. There are still a few boxes that need to be unpacked and pictures that need to be hung on the wall, but we are almost there. Thank you to everyone who gave a helping hand. We are so grateful.

Last night we took a short walk to the local Dairy Queen for an ice cream. I wore a new shirt that my Mother bought me showing my support for the neighborhood.



Congratulations to Heather & Gene!
Another Adriana in this world is a good thing.

Love,
Adrianne