Who would have thought that in just three and a half years, what felt like a lifetime would soon end? We have our orders. No more guessing, wishful thinking, and dreaming of the possibilities of what could be. They are in my hands; now it is time to plan for real. Time to move. Time to pack. Time to fly. I have been mentally preparing for this day over the last few months. Slowly distancing myself from friends and neighbors like I always do. Like I am trying to minimize the timebomb of separation that causes so much damage to my heart each time we leave.

Motherhood is one of the most incredible journeys one can undertake. It's a transformative experience that changes you in ways you can't even imagine. I often reflect on how much I've changed since becoming a mother and how certain aspects of my personality and lifestyle have drastically changed. I am sharing some things that have been on my mind lately.