worlds away

As I turned on the television this morning, getting ready for work, I was bombarded with kiwi news broadcasting the inauguration ceremony back in the U.S.  It feels so distant from where we are, and it's hard for me to comprehend the gravity of the historical moment happening in the United States right now.  The news that I have heard about the massive celebration filled with international celebrities and politicians, and throngs of Americans flocking to our nation's capital was incredible!  It's been challenging being so far away from the news and happenings in America, but it's true that what's going on back home can be felt here...many kiwis ask us about our new president, and are often as up to date on 'our' news than Bret and I are.  It will certainly be an interesting 4 years!