Day 2 of being 'home'

Everytime I walk past a door in my house I can't help opening it just to smell outside. Winter smells amazing! In my house is a strange feeling. I know every nook and cranny of this house but it does not yet feel like my home. My family feels like home but not this building yet. I feel like I a living in such a wealthy house. Which by American standards it isn't but by Salone standards it is. I have spent most of the day today organizing my room. It has taken a long time (and I"m still not done) because as I unpack my suitcase I am flooded with memories and my mind goes off on HUGE tangents. Sometimes I"ll just lay on my bed and remember for a while.
Yesterday I slept in until 1:45pm when my mom woke me up b/c my grandparents were on their way to see me. So I prayed for the day and got up. The shower was wierd-it was hot (so nice) and after getting all wet I turned the water off to shampoo my hair (as I have done for the last 4 months). Yeah, can't do that here, it's freezing! After showering I went down to greet my grandparents and spend time with the fam. The rest of the day was spent at home with my sisters and parents just relaxing, telling stories, showing pictures, telling stories, giving gifts, and telling stories. I am so greatful to be back with my family.
Today I am feeling a bit overwhelmed at having only 3 weeks til school starts and what feeling like a million papers to write. However, praise God because that is really my only complaint. I am so greatful for all the "processing" Faye had us do in SL because I have noticed a 100% difference in how I have been able to handle the transition from how I handled it coming back from Kenya 2 years ago. So Faye, thank you SO much for leading us in that. I know you're not a big hugger but I just want to squeeze you because I am so thankful (Luckily for you there is now an ocean between us). I am definetly feeling strange today but God is carrying me through. I also want to thank the hundreds of people who have been praying with me because your prayers are being answered and I am so thankful for that.
There are so many people I want to call and see but I feel like once I am out of the safety of my home and back in to the real life of the US I will get overwhelmed so I'm taking it slow. The outdoors is the only place that feels right to me. I feel like I am in God's house when I am outside b/c outside is always right. Nature is not corrupted by sin and I find so much peace in it (even if it's freezing cold). So I have a feeling I'll be out a lot.
I'll be home today doing whatever I feel I can. Molly is sick so I'm takin care of her and unpacking my suitcase and my mind as I go about it. Thank you all for faithfully praying and caring for me. I can't wait to see those of you whom I haven't seen and talked to. God bless.
Haley kate