Initial Thoughts

I want to share with you all some of my first initial thoughts as I culturally reverse back into Canada.  These are completely random because jetlag can confuse the brain:

• There is way too much perfume being sold at London Heathrow, and I would never buy an expensive handbag sold there.  But I did enjoy a taro bubble tea... I love those chewy drinks.
• Canada is still cold.  I've seen occasional spots of snow, tucked in shady wooded areas or under bridges, but for the most part, I'm walking around in a sweater.  Although, I have thought that I would rather use a hole-in-the-floor pit latrine than sit on a chilly toilet seat.
• Eating out is expensive, but petrol/gas is about equal.
• I have missed hanging out with my family.  My sweet niece was attached to me all day yesterday.  She wore the elephant earrings I gave her last time I was home and asked tons of questions about Africa.  That sure melted this Auntie's heart!!
• Snacks are too sweet and rich, but the food tastes so much more delightful.
• Driving on the right side of the road has been good again, although I keep getting the blinkers and the windshield wiper mixed up.  And hopefully I won't mess with the automatic gear shift since I'm so used to driving a manual stick.
• It was great celebrating Communion with my parents at Dad's church in St. Thomas. 
• Canadians love my blue hair, but they have no idea what extensions are... do you know how many have asked me how I was able to dye a few braids a brilliant blue.

• Laundry is done so much faster here, but either I have eaten too much in the past four days or the dryer shrinks my clothes.
• Running shoes hurt my feet and I miss my sandals.
• I wonder if my twins are doing well or if they understand that I will be gone for more than a few days.
• I wish I could sing with Oil of Gladness on Friday night.
• It's good to be in Canada and I'm excited to share God's stories with the churches here!