The journey of medical school is definitely exciting and ever changing; it seems that in an instant, we are doing something new...but we have learned to embrace this attitude.
This Christmas was the first that we celebrated with just the two of us. Since being married (almost five years now) we have tried to 'share' family time and holidays...this is much easier said than done. However this year, we simply had no choice (hahah) and we got to have our first Christmas where we woke up in our own home, stayed in our new Christmas pants (a Christmas tradition) and enjoyed a nice relaxing day; followed by a turkey that was simply too big for two people to try to consume. But it certainly brought about a great deal of memories.
We had a great time trying to embrace all the traditions of England, things that we simply wouldn't have taken part in at home and just make the best of this opportunity.
Although having no snow at Christmas was definitely an adjustment, eating Christmas Pudding was an even more of an adjustment haha! We truly wont forget our time here at Christmas (especially Fenwicks display and 'Happy Christmas') but we will be grateful when we can celebrate with our families back home as well.
Our gift this year certainly wasn't one that could be purchased in any store; we learned the value of family and just simply being together for Christmas. We have realized that out of all the things we miss from home (stores, foods, products etc.) we miss our family the most!
We have learned, although we truly have been blessed at having the opportunity to grow in our marriage and faith on this journey, we certainly are going to appreciate friends, family and just the small things about home when we are finally back in Canada (or the USA) and can truly create traditions and our 'home' as a family.
Next post will have all the pictures of our Holidays!!! I am so behind....so pictures will have to suffice.
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