The only time you should look back is to see how far
you've come. Looking back can be a helpful way to
learn from past experiences, both good and bad...
The other day Facebook reminded me of some of our
times when we lived in Branson. Arvid and I became hotel
owners by the end of 2016. We were in for a surprise.
Not only have we never done anything like this,
but that was the least of our worries.
The shock was how cold it was. Of course this
was January. Winter is in full swing, but everyone had
said how mild the winters have been in the last few years.
Seems like no one had told winter that back in 2017.
We were definitely not prepared for the cold much
less snow and sleet on the road. I would wake up to go to
work in the mornings and the windshield of the car was iced.
I remember Arvid telling me to start it up and let it sit there
for a while so it could heat up. Took forever it seems.
Definitely do not miss it. No maybe about it, but we
sure had a great time when living in Branson even when it
was so cold. We were busy and we were doing something
different. A new challenge it was for us and we both learned
so much. Not all good, but the experience is one that will
always be cherished and remembered. To this day we still
think of Branson as home and because of that we would
always go back for visits. Of course when it's warmer.
It's okay to look back once in a while. We have done so
many different "stunts" that it does get complicated at times
to remember it all, but Branson is one we will never forget.
My wildlife is there and I miss them. To all a good day.
You never know what the future holds. We both agree
that Branson has left a huge impact in our lives. That's why
our families are not surprised that we have decided to call it
home again, at least for a few months in the summer.
It is cold here, but the weirdest thing is both Arvid and
I were much colder this summer in Norway. I know
I was and when I mentioned it to him he agreed.
Our pasts may not be perfect, but there are
lessons there that we can carry for a lifetime. The
past may be gone, but it lives on as we look...
~Nadiya~
