Category Archives: Moving

Our Leave Date

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

This is why Mara is going with us…the boys sleep much better with her around.  On June 18th we’ll drive out of the Pacific Northwest, south to California, over through Arizona and New Mexico, and then to Texas.  Once in … Continue reading →

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I’d be a horrible Israelite

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

 Mark and I have moved a lot in the past 8 1/2 years.  Every move has had its own difficulties, but this one is probably the hardest.  We’re doing the move ourselves, the boys are old enough to be attached … Continue reading →

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Missing their hermanos

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Missing their hermanos

Theo and I were looking through pictures today and we saw this one. Even though he’s only three, he recognized himself. He also knew Ana. As he looked at the picture he said,

“Mom, I really miss Ana and my hermanos. Let’s go to them.”

I agree, son. Let’s go.

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BIG news!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

We’ve been working diligently to meet our goal of moving to Nicaragua on June 15th.  Many blessings have been poured out upon us, and we are 83.5% funded for our monthly need.  That’s in less than three months-incredible!  God is … Continue reading →

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Strangely Beautiful-Thoughts on Moving Preparation

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

Back in February I started realizing that kindergarten registration was coming soon.  I was really uncertain…we plan to be in Nicaragua in time for school for Tate, but really, will it happen? Should I enroll him here as a back … Continue reading →

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The First Goodbye

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

We have a family tradition of going to Opening Day for the Seattle Mariners.  We’ve gone every year since Tate was 8 months old.  We have our family picture taken at the same place every year. This year will likely … Continue reading →

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The Art of Leaving Well

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

In our eight and [nearly] a half years of marriage we have made more than our share of moves.  As I’m counting now, I’m up to 10 moves in nine years so it’s safe to assume I’ve learned a little … Continue reading →

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