Derek & Anlee Fekkes

Family

 After the past couple of blog posts my mom knew that it was time for a talk. Derek also knew that it was time to talk to mom so he suggested I call her. This is after I finally succumbed and ate half a pint of (not so great) cookies and cream ice cream (after swearing it off until we get back home).

I called Mom and she answered by saying, "You just read my mind. I was about to call you." An hour later I felt better, my mood moderately improved. Just talking to mom and hearing her voice was enough to crack the core of the bad mood and home sickness and make me happy again.

Mom's prescription was: You need to read more fun books. She knows I love to read. She also knows I'm a bit burnt out on books on theology. So, Derek is raiding his student bookshelves and bringing me home something easy and light.

We are even more excited to come home now after talking to mom. Now, we just need another skype call with our Fekki Family! The voices of family fill us with encouragement.

Here are some other home sickness remedies that I am finding work at breaking through the black cloud mood:

1. Accu Radio - 80's big hair band music and 90's love anthems! And my favorite 90's alternative! 
2. That 70's show, The Office and Ariel America (Documentary on America - series). All remind us of American culture, sights and sounds. 
3. Throwing things away! Seriously, decluttering our apartment, watching what we have to pack dwindle! 
4. PRAYER!