Turns Out That Home = Florida

When Anh & I landed in Wichita on Friday, we were amazed by how much the city had grown. Apparently, there is no recession in Wichita. There are new restaurants and shopping centers EVERYWHERE! I just can't believe the rapid expansion. We've only been gone 3 1/2 years, but the city has progressed so much.

It was great to spend time with some of the old gang. We stayed with our friends, Dwayne & Carol. They are the best hosts! Good food + good wine + good friends = 1 awesome visit. We also spent a lot of quality time with our dear friend, Diane, which was actually the primary purpose behind the visit. She's had one hell of year, and it was nice to be there to give her some support in person. Sometimes you just need a hug, ya' know?

Anh & I couldn't help feeling a little nostalgic during our stay. We drove by our old house and were a little disappointed with some of the changes that the new owners have made. They had replaced the mission-style porch light and mailbox that we installed with ornate Victorian ones that just don't compliment the house. They also installed a new front door which I also don't really care for. Oh well. It's their house now. As long as they're happy, I guess.

By the end of the weekend, And & I were discussing whether we had made the right choice when we moved to Florida. We had seriously considered moving back to Kansas to be near our friends, and seeing how nice Wichita has become made us ponder the "what if's." Ultimately though, we got our answer when we landed in Florida. Despite how easily we fell back into familiar routines in Wichita, this is our home now. We felt it when we stepped off the plane. We are right where we are supposed to be.