Melancholy on a Monday

For some reason today was a hard day for me. I found myself really missing my family and friends back in Michigan. Even though I type Michigan, I still think of it as home. Not sure how long you stop thinking of the place you were raised as home, or if you ever do stop thinking that way. I feel a little stifled as far as being able to talk about how much I miss it. People who are happy here don't always understand. There is a big difference when you move away very young and can move in with family until you get settled. As opposed to being a mother & wife who moves her whole family across the country. It is a very different experience. We have had our struggles here, and we had them back home too. Somehow struggles & trials seem a little easier when you have a support system in place. It is hard to have a support system here. We know very few people and honestly the people here don't seem as kind as the people back home. Something about Mid-Western sensibility & morals that is a truly beautiful thing. I am thankful for the Internet that allows us to see pictures, and even talk almost face to face with each other. I am sure tomorrow will be better, just a melancholy Monday today.