together again

It’s quite strange how quickly life returns to normal. After our soppy airport reunion we ventured home to be together, because it’s what we missed most. The following day Daniel and I were sitting opposite each other at the table and I burst into tears; I was just so appreciative of his presence, the fact that he was here, under the same roof – it was enough.

We only spoke once a week while he was away so I’m relishing the opportunity to converse. Slowly, slowly the stories of his adventure are being shared, the things he purposefully kept from me (filming on rooftops of moving vehicles in third world countries) and the experiences that were too precious to share over the phone. I’ve seen some of the footage and it filled me with pride and wonder and joy; moving images of colour and culture.

I made sure I didn’t have an expectations about what this time would be like for us; I didn’t want to dream up the ideal. We’re just taking it day by day, finding a new rhythm, talking and listening and being. It felt like he was gone for ages but then again, it feels like it was only a week or so. That was that and now is now. And so it goes.

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  • look see. by naomi fenton
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    It must be wonderful to have him home again – you all must have missed being together like crazy!

  • Michelle
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    So lovely. It's a bit like making up after an argument…being reunited that is (well, maybe not, I don't think I can put into words what I mean)…. a sort of honeymoon phase? Happy Easter to you and your precious family xx

  • Mammasaurus
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    Enjoy each other x

  • Lila Wolff
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    How wonderful to be all home together again!

  • freckles
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    I am bursting with happiness for you all. My husband used to go away for work every Sunday night & return on Friday night, that was tough but at least i had him home most weekends, i can't imagine how hard it must have been for all of you. Enjoy your togetherness xx

  • aluminiumgirl
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    I love that picture. Big Daddy-hands tightly wound around a loving son. <3

  • Sarah Raaen
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    Oh, enjoy, Jodi! So happy you're all together again x

  • Emmanuelle Rivière
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    Your words and this magnificent, powerful pictures made me burst into tears, too.

    What an incredible thing love is, so tightly woven to our souls, and yet so transformative for each of us, all the time.

  • Eloise
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    Bless, Jodi. I had a wee cry for you, reading this. That photo of Che clinging onto him is beautiful. xx

  • Lori
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    Oh I just feel so happy for you all!

  • The Wholefood Mama
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    Beautiful photo. So happy for you all that Daniel is home. Enjoy finding your new rhythm. x

  • Janey G
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    eek all teary here…gulp!

  • Janey G
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    just watched your instagram link and got tears pouring down my face!

  • ne-ne land
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    I'm so glad you are all together again! Got all teared up watching your instagram video!

  • Nicki
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    Sounds like a sweet reunion! I'm so glad you are all together again. I love how you said you had no expectations, and are just letting things unfold. Thanks for sharing!

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