The ex-pat has returned for a brief stay in Ohio. Right now I'm enjoying the quiet of Woodhollow Drive, the homestead, and my mom as she continues to use her broken arm without concern for the long term damages.

I have a lot to do. And, like my last week in Liberia, I'll probably be keeping myself as busy as possible these next few days as I get everything together for my journey to Egypt next Tuesday.

But it's good to be back. I miss Liberia though. A lot. More than I thought I would. As I was traveling yesterday I realized that what I'd really like was to lie down in my room at the DEN-L compound and relax for a couple hours. And I miss my Liberia family, my many stranger mothers and brothers.