I completed the first 90 days of my work assignment in Kuwait on May 3rd. The time went by much more quickly than I anticipated. Between working 6 days a week, having a very busy workload and being in a new and interesting country, there was lots to keep me fully occupied.

The trip home–including ground transportation had me on the go for a solid 24 hours. Thankfully I was able to sleep a fair bit on the plane so the jet lag was not too bad. I certainly have not had any trouble getting to sleep since I got home.

I was really excited to see Cath and Emily. It was like Christmas and birthdays combined. We talked and video called a lot on Skype while I was away but it’s just not the same as being together.

It is so great to be back with my family and to catch up on everything that has been happening since I left in early February. There are also lots of things on my “to do” list. I’m picking them off one by one but it seems like I will not get the list wiped clean before I head back to Kuwait on May 25. Oh well, what doesn’t get done on this trip can wait until I’m home again or I’ll get someone else to take care of it for me. Time is going by quickly and it won’t be too long before I have to head off again. It will be hard to leave my family again but at least I will be able to look forward to them coming to visit me in August. We’re making plans for a great reunion in Kuwait and to also do some touring in the UAE before heading home in late August.