little yellow rain jackets.

darling baby clothes stores are dangerous.

even better when there's a baby to dress.

what is it that makes baby clothing so irresistible?

you're welcome, naomi. 

auntie em's home.

you were gone for 7.5 hours. i counted.

because sometimes a day at the temple

and then sitting in kneaders for hours catching up with your mission mom is good for the soul.

settle down, it'll all be clear. 

if you get lost you can always be found.

make this place a home.

a new home.

a new life.

someday i'll write again.

someday i'll process my heart and soul.

for now? well.

всё.

the moment.

because.
i have the best brother who took one of my emails and made a video.
because.

this is everything.

because.
it's about the moment.
watch the light.

come home, come home.

the truth is. i am home.

the truth is. i don't wear a name tag anymore.

the truth is. i don't recognize my name as emily.

the truth is. i miss hearing people try to say 'neh-vehr-s', and then give up.

the truth is. i miss saying 'сестра невэрс меня зовут' a thousand times.

the truth is. i am without words.

the truth is. i adore ukraine and her people.

the truth is. i miss being surrounded by russian.

the truth is. there are no real words to describe my mission.

(she taught my heart to swell wide as eternity.)

the truth is. i am a returned missionary.

the truth is. nothing about my life feels real.

all is as a dream in the night.