Home again...

Today is my 6th day back in West Virginia. It really feels like I never left. Not very much has changed.
Obviously we got to the Pitt Airport with no problems. Seeing Mom again was wonderful! We went out to eat in Pittsburgh then headed home. That night we went through all the presents that we brought home, and we gave Mom the stuff we got for her. We were all exhausted, but we couldn't sleep. Sarah, Petesa, and Dad slept most of Thursday, but I was wired and didn't get much rest. We are all still trying to catch up on sleep and get on a regular schedule. Who knew it would take this long.
This weekend we went to Maryland to visit our family. It was so good to see everyone! We gave them all the gifts we brought back and showed them the pictures and videos. It was really great to show the family here our family in Tonga. We all decided that we need to start incorporating some Tongan culture into our lives here. Sarah, Petesa, and I are going to try to think of some of our favorite traditions from Tonga and teach them to our family here. It should be fun = )
So, it's back to the real world. We all have jobs, school, and other things to think about now, but Tonga will definitely stay with us until we can go there again. When you meet such amazing people and experience your own culture for the first time you will never be the same. I will always be thinking of my family in Tonga and waiting until I get to see them all again.

'Ofa atu.
Much love to everyone.

-Maria