The Gift of Being Understood

Our friends from back home visited us this past week, and it was fantastic.

They were two of our closest friends when we moved away. We still keep in touch, but life keeps moving for all of us. We’ve all made new close friends in our own places, but when we see each other, it feels like no time has passed.

Having them here was so special. There had been several close calls over the years, but they had never been here to visit us in Sevilla. One of my favorite things about people visiting us from back home is getting to show them why we chose this life. It’s one thing to explain it when we visit. It’s another to walk through Sevilla together, eat the food, see the beauty, experience the lifestyle, and meet the community we’ve built here.

Seeing It Through Our Eyes

I think when people love you and you move far away, there can be sadness or hurt feelings mixed in with the support. They may understand the decision in theory, but it feels different when they’re finally here with us.

They fall in love with the city, the people, and the ease of walking everywhere. 😊 They see we’ve built something meaningful here. The best part is they get the bug. They want to come back and explore more. Sometimes they even start wondering what it would be like to live somewhere new themselves.

I wish all my loved ones could make the trip over, and I know they all can’t, but when they do, it feels like such a gift. We get quality time together, and they get to see the life we’ve chosen and maybe understand a little more why we chose it.

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Reflection Question: Have you ever had someone understand your choices differently once they saw the life you’ve built?

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