Back in Liberia

Just a quick update that I made it safe and sound back to Liberia. I arrived last evening on a flight out of Brussels, and the trip was rather uneventful. Other than a long journey there was nothing else to really note.
My time home was so wonderful. It was a mixture of visiting family in Northwestern Ontario for Easter, which included fun with my niece and nephews, grandparents, etc, and good rest and good food. The cold of the Northwest caught me off guard, and as we drove home in a snowstorm, I knew that I had arrived back in Canada. It was so nice to be back at home, under thick blankets, enjoying the time to relax and unwind.
After visiting there, I jetted off to Calgary for a few days and then onto the coast. Other than one quick trip to Whistler and Kamloops the time was spend in the lower mainland. Highlights included seeing "Stomp" with my friend Ethel, drinks and laughs with my friends Sara and Julie, meeting Caleb and Claire for the first time, three days relaxing in Whistler, and a great visit with my brother and his family in Kamloops.
Whether it was scaring/surprising my Mom and nephew Gabe, or just catching up with old friends it was such a great way to spend my month away. As I return to my work on Monday the daunting feeling of "the holiday is over" looms over my head, but I know time will figure all of that out. I have already received many compliments that I look "fat", which to many people here is a compliment as it means I have rested and relaxed. I can do nothing other than agree, because it truly was a great time away.