A Connection, Test, Prediction, and Joy

I just received a pretty big comfort by seeing a picture of loved ones and reacting the way I did. I was very happy to see them both (even if just in a picture) and see them together - hm! I gasped with joy when I saw he photo.

Over the past few days I have been thinking what it is going to be like going back to PA and NC. Especially not having one person who I shared my England/Embercombe experience with. No one to remind me to stay the person I have become and not fall into old routines unconsciously. 

No one knows me fully - and never will. 

Food for thought. 

Even thought that may lead to a downer, something I thought about and realized didn't make sense was to not go too deep with anvone since no one person will be in my life forever. Having said that, looking at the above picture of 2 people in my current life (even if not physically) that I love and really appreciate made me fill with joy (if i wasn't full of it already!)