Mickey Mouse

I was standing on the balcony on a cold christmas eve with my older sister staring at the stars. I said “…who knows maybe next year I will be in the US with them…”

As I remember those words I uttered almost a year ago, the more excitement I feel as that day comes closer. One more night and I’m off to the US to see my sister and her husband, my mom and brother, and someone special.

I recall that day I was able to get a visa. The happiness was unexplainable. It was something I have been waiting for all my life and here it is. I was lucky to have a very nice and friendly consul. He only gave me a 3 month tourist visa but I am so thankful for that. Better 3 months than none. I guess this is all part of the plan.

Mixed emotions are rushing through me right this very moment. Happiness, nervousness, excitement, fear, anxiety, etc. I guess it is normal to feel all of these after not seeing each other for the longest time. Sometimes I wonder what words I will say when I see them… how do I react… maybe I will shed a tear… maybe I will laugh or just smile… maybe it will be as natural as it comes… how ironic when you think of it as meeting people (you already know) for the first time.

As a kid I have always wondered what this day would feel like. Now I can truly say “ahh… so this is how it feels”… So many blessings have come my way during this year and I have to say that this is one of them. Just a few more hours and I will be on that dream trip… to see Mickey Mouse! =)