Hello one and all,
I am actually writing you from the US today. I flew home for the holidays and so glad I did! I would like to sincerely wish you all the very best in 2012. I hope you had a blessed and happy Christmas, if you believe in Jesus Christ. If not, you should not be celebrating his birth.
I left Russia December 22 at 5 a.m. The taxi I ordered did not show up, so I ended up taking the random cab that was sitting there hoping for a fare. The driver's name was Anatoly... actually that is the Russian version of his Azerbaizhani name, like I go by Liza. We agreed that if I got him some shoes and a t-shirt from the USA, he would drive me home from the airport on the way back for free. Because of the delay, I was worried the whole time, but I made my flight, just in time. I didn't even get to go to the bathroom until I got on the plane, but I made it. This meant I at least had a chance of making all my other flights.
I went from Domodedovo to London, London to Newark, Newark to Jacksonville. 21 hours total travel time. It wasn't too excrusiating. I got over jet lag in about a day. It's 9 hours difference. When you're coming East to West, it's easier because you just stay up a really long time and then sleep it off. When you're going the other way, you're all messed up.
In Jax I saw my sister and her family, including meeting my new nephew Eddie. I hung out with them for about 24 hours then flew to Rochester. It was non-stop.
I then got to see my Dad, Mom, Aunt, Uncle and cousins, best friend Melissa and her husband, and Grandpa. We went to Mass at Mt. Iranaeus http://www.mounti.com/ . It was amazing and special.
Eventually Mom, Paul and I loaded up the van and drove back to Florida. On the way, stopped in Carlisle and saw the other G and G!
Ok, in case you weren't aware: I'M 30 THIS YEAR! As a birthday present, my family gave me a trip to Disney World!! Here are some rockin' pics I would like to share:
...actually, pics coming soon. Love and blessings,
Beth
I am actually writing you from the US today. I flew home for the holidays and so glad I did! I would like to sincerely wish you all the very best in 2012. I hope you had a blessed and happy Christmas, if you believe in Jesus Christ. If not, you should not be celebrating his birth.
I left Russia December 22 at 5 a.m. The taxi I ordered did not show up, so I ended up taking the random cab that was sitting there hoping for a fare. The driver's name was Anatoly... actually that is the Russian version of his Azerbaizhani name, like I go by Liza. We agreed that if I got him some shoes and a t-shirt from the USA, he would drive me home from the airport on the way back for free. Because of the delay, I was worried the whole time, but I made my flight, just in time. I didn't even get to go to the bathroom until I got on the plane, but I made it. This meant I at least had a chance of making all my other flights.
I went from Domodedovo to London, London to Newark, Newark to Jacksonville. 21 hours total travel time. It wasn't too excrusiating. I got over jet lag in about a day. It's 9 hours difference. When you're coming East to West, it's easier because you just stay up a really long time and then sleep it off. When you're going the other way, you're all messed up.
In Jax I saw my sister and her family, including meeting my new nephew Eddie. I hung out with them for about 24 hours then flew to Rochester. It was non-stop.
I then got to see my Dad, Mom, Aunt, Uncle and cousins, best friend Melissa and her husband, and Grandpa. We went to Mass at Mt. Iranaeus http://www.mounti.com/ . It was amazing and special.
Eventually Mom, Paul and I loaded up the van and drove back to Florida. On the way, stopped in Carlisle and saw the other G and G!
Ok, in case you weren't aware: I'M 30 THIS YEAR! As a birthday present, my family gave me a trip to Disney World!! Here are some rockin' pics I would like to share:
...actually, pics coming soon. Love and blessings,
Beth
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