Anh-Chi: I have only 2 more days left in Vietnam, and I'm so sad to leave this soon. I've grown incredibly close to my in-laws, and feel like I've known them forever. As an only child, I've gotten used to being on my own and developing my independence. However, I feel like I've been blessed with 5 new sisters, since my husband's cousins have all been so warm and loving. I've had the most amazing time in the last 2 weeks, and for the first time in years, I've felt complete. Here I am with my husband and his wonderful family, and we've spent every day together as a close-knit unit. I'll admit the conditions in Vietnam are quite harsh -- the weather, the mosquitoes, and the different levels of poverty. But regardless, our love for one another does not change. I never knew I could enjoy doing the simplest things so much, such as bonding over dinner on a lakefront, or preparing a meal for a large family gathering. I've learned that only a certain level of happiness can be derived from my achievements, but nothing surpasses the sheer bliss I have when I'm surrounded by loved ones.

That's partly why I want to start a family early, so my husband and I can have more than one child. If we could, we'd like to have our own little soccer team, but four kids would be wonderful! I want our future kids to always feel loved and secure. I want them to have a better life than I did, to have the support and mentorship from siblings, to be reassured that when they can't turn to mommy and daddy or their friends even, they'll still have one another. I want them to grow up with a father figure whom they respect, love, and honor. And I have no doubt in my mind, my husband will fulfill that role. I'm pinching myself every day, since this is so surreal to me. I already feel lucky enough to have an amazing husband, and adding a baby to the picture would make me happier beyond words can describe.

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