Golfo de Santa Clara, Sonora

Yesterday was an amazing day! We took our very first road trip to the beach. It was about 2.5 hours away from the house and we had so much fun. We went with my husbands co worker and his family. It was Sofia's first time at the beach and she had so much fun. Moments like that, I am so thankful to have my family back together and it made me feel like things are feeling normal again. I have been living in Mexicali for 6 months now and finally have a routine going feel very comfortable. When I first got here every time I left the house I felt like I needed to get all ready and about a week ago I went with my husband to the store and we were both in sweats. We were bumping our music the whole way there and back and when we got home I realized we were finally comfortable. We never really listened to the music loud to avoid drawing attention to ourselves. It felt like we were back at home just going for a ride. I can also say that we have learned the main streets pretty well. We can drive around now and not get lost. We also finally went to the mall that's just down the street and it was small but it was nice to just walk around and explore. I have just been in such a great mood lately. I feel like this is home now, and I'm happy. Some days are still hard and I still do hope that immigration reform happens soon and we get to go home. But if not, if God has other things planned for us, I'm okay with that. I have really come to fully accept things now and I feel happy. Just to think a few months ago I was in a really bad place emotionally, and now with my family together and all of these blessing I just can't help but smile. I'll post some pictures from our trip and hopefully soon I can write about another fun outing. Life is good and God is great my friends! :)