Then, about a week later my good friend and roommate Leona was confirmed! I was so happy that I fought the tears (I later gave in a little). Such a blessing to see these "lost" friends find the truth about life. It reminds me that living half way across the world is worth it. However, holiday times are hard. It's hard to see and remember what's happening in America and know that you aren't able to be a part of it.
This year is going to be different. About nine months ago I bought a ticket to America. I would fly from Shanghai to Milwaukee on December 19, six days before Christmas!!! I wasn't about to miss another year! One catch... I wanted to surprise my Grandma, so, after keeping it a secret for the past months, I'm finally able to say hi to my grandma in December! I'll let you know how it goes... right now it's December 23rd, I'm sitting on the couch with the tree lit and the fire going. Outside the snow is falling and we are enjoying a very white Christmas!
I started this before Christmas, now I'll finish it.
My grandma came over for Christmas and was surprised so see me in the kitchen! It was fun to see her for the second time this year. She was a little sad though to know that I will have to fly back to China after Christmas, but she would enjoy the time for now.
