Israel 2010 Post Script

I never realized how much TV I watched, until returning home, too much. I miss Israel already. I miss the evidence of life, interaction of people who are strangers, but don't seem so as there are not all the social physical boundaries. I definitely miss the food. I can't say I have not refrained from the junk after a few days home, but definitely conscious of it. I am amazed at ALL the walking we did, only to return home and scoff once again at walking to our coffee shop here only 3 or 4 blocks away. I am way to spoiled by the convenience of a car, and I am dedicated to overcoming it somehow. I missed our pets, and glad to be home with them. They were nervous a few days, each time we left, not knowing if or when we would return. I have way too much junk here at home, must have a game plan for releasing much of this. There was much ado seeing the kids again, but even more so with the grand babies! How is it such yearning to just hug little tiny people and the world be so complete in that moment? I missed my yard, even though it needs much work come Spring, I love it's invitation to participate. I miss the food of Israel and we are currently cooking Israeli food weekly, both from experience and cookbooks. So there are aspects both here and there to miss.....