Comments on: When America Did Not Feel Like Home

By: Diya

Diya — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:37:05 +0000

In reply to Amanda martin. That really means a lot that the post resonated with you. I hope it wasn't just the hormones. You guys will find your ways to bond and you don't have to physically travel to enjoy many of these freedoms. I guess the important thing is to at least recognize how fortunate we are to have freedom in the first place.

By: Amanda martin

Amanda martin — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:42:39 +0000

This post almost made me cry! (maybe that’s a pregnancy hormone?) It seems this trip has been an amazing bonding experience for the whole family. Makes me want to do something similar once our family grows a bit more. Thanks for the inspiration!

By: Diya

Diya — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:28:28 +0000

In reply to jaya. Sandeep is amazing! These are all learning experiences and part of building our personalities. The absence was as good for me as it was for him and the kids. Also, it was a good way to ease ourselves back into the reality of life when we return home. Thanks for the book reference. I will check it out.

By: Diya

Diya — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:26:58 +0000

In reply to Bron. Yes, all is well. I had to make a quick trip for work. It's great to be back and I am looking forward to our next 20+ hour trip as a family from Africa to South America!

By: jaya

jaya — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:58:04 +0000

Dear Diya, a little bit of seperation is good sometimes as during this solitary journey we know the importance of our life-partner & also our own children who are our real life companions . I can fully understand your feelings since I have gone through all that in my life & no one but our own dear nears will fulfill that missing link more than anything else in this world. That reminds me of the book, “Sounds of Silence” written by Nan Umrigar which is very obsorbing and reflects your own feelings .By the way Sundeep is such a cool & most unassuming that he silently does so many things and yet plays it low key and the fact that you realised his absence shows your true love towards to him.On the whole the current trip of yours has benefitted you in many ways which will go a long way in helping to face the reality of life.

By: Bron

Bron — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:15:43 +0000

Beautiful post x I always feel like part of me is missing when my family is not with me too. Hope you are okay having to return home quickly xx hugs those little munchkins tight x