Leaving family, culture, home, friends---all are losses.
Arriving, being present to more of our family is a great gift. After years of estrangement, arriving nullifies the preconceived and melds new bonds of appreciation.
Immersion into a new culture challenges the direction we are traveling. It invigorates the will. Excites the imagination and creates understanding.
Settling into a new home nurtures our character. We rethink what we hold most dear. Allow the new and the old to mingle; our life is renewed.
Making new friends brings joy. Acceptance by a stranger validates us. So validated, we reach out to others with confidence and welcome.
