seeking balance

Vietnam has been particularly trying for me... Many a tears have left my eyes for the challenges we are facing and the decisions to be made. I am greatful for this growing opportunity, and I am greatful for the loving support of family and friends. Vietnam is much different than Thailand and Cambodia. It brings with it a lot of confusion. My search for balance here is ceasless. My quest for understanding this land is matched with a quest from this land to understand me. The customs here are rigid. The possibility of offending someone or an entire family is a constant. I want to leave at times.
Where is my head? Probably half focused on the heat and the other half focused on the yells from children that fill this internet "cafe" We are in South Vietnam in the town of Long Hai. You may have heard of the recent hurricane that hit here in October. It devistated alot of the land, but we were drawn to this area because the devistation meant fewer westerners and more seclusion. We are the ONLY westerners save for one man we saw in a fleeting moment. As he sat on the steps of his guesthouse his host came to him and patted his shoulder rapidly pointing at us as if to say, "look there is more of your kind here, go on, go on!" Needless to say the man stayed put and we continued walking.

I am home sick. There is no denying that. There is so much I miss, mostly hugs, family, and friendships. It's easy to feel forgotten at times being so far away, Thank God internet is readily available here. It isn't always the best, but it is like my lifeline to loving support from family and friends. Josh and I have grown so much while away. Our bonds continue to grow stronger as does our in depth understanding of one another and the dynamics we create as partners.
Joshua's thriving independence clashes at times with my vulnerability. I am an open person and I will remain so, just as he will remain fiercly capable. I feel truly blessed to have such a loving husband who is always seeking out new ways of understanding me and himself. You may be amazed to know we rarely argue. At times we honor each other with space, but most of the time we push through challenges hand in hand. Yes, we have grown. As individuals and as one. Even now he pats me lovingly and whispers," I Love You." Yes, I am truly blessed.

My desire for all who know me, and for those of you who are reading this that have never met Josh or I, is to see us face these challenge in hopes that you will find strength within to face your own challenges. In hopes that you will actively seek out TRUTH.
Here's to continued GROWTH!

LOVE,Bridget