Friday was Like My Birthday...
Another aliyah milestone: Receiving the last of my personal effects.
After the first 4 suitcases made their way to Israel, and other isolated objects through my and others' travels, I still had ~14 boxes of possessions that I was not parting with but had not managed to bring.
My sister took the leap this summer and along with her spouse and three cutie children moved to Israel. The 14 boxes traveled with her possessions on a boat and reached my home on Monday. The boxes contained books, wall hangings, and personal, sentimental objects. While opening the smaller objects, I had the glee of a birthday girl who received lots of great gifts. The objects were well-wrapped and I couldn't identify them from the outside. But, I knew that I was going to love what was inside. It was already mine and passed the earlier purgings. None of the mixed feelings when you have to fake liking the birthday gift.
I now have all of my photo albums, figurines acquired from different travel destinations, and other personal items that brought a wash of nostalgia when unwrapping them. Somehow, I'm feeling a little more whole now.
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