It's hard to believe our time in Doha has come to an end. This place became home and where we had done quite a bit of growing as individuals and as a couple. Everything about leaving is very bitter sweet. I'm excited for the next chapter in our life, but truly enjoyed so much about this experience, and I am so thankful for the opportunity to live here for two years.
If you would have told me 4 years ago that we would live in the Middle East for two years, I would have told you that you were crazy. Lets just say, I've learned to not ever say the word NEVER, because we honestly just don't know what God has in store for us. I know he has quite a sense of humor, and although I was very against living in this part of the world when we began our job search 2 1/2 years ago, I'm so thankful that is where we ended up moving. I've learned so much and have been able to open my eyes up and learn about various cultures, especially the Arab culture.
As I look back on the past two years, I laugh at some of the struggles we endured at the beginning, I shake my head at some of the things that still annoy me and am grateful to move back to where things will make sense (most of the time), I smile and tear up thinking about time with the friends and Doha family that we made here who are the hardest part of leaving, I am grateful for my faith and my provider who is always there, and I am filled with joy thinking about our travels/fun experience we have enjoyed both in Doha and during our travels.
I'm not sure when it will hit me that we've officially moved back to the States. I'm excited to be reunited with family and friends, but our friends and family in Doha will always hold a special part in my (our) heart(s) and will smile thinking about our adventures.
So, as one chapter in our lives ends another begins. Looking forward to what is to come.
Love,
Kristin
