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My Family, My Mission...
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Moving Day
So we are out of the apartment and actually out of the country by now. The moving truck came on Wednesday and thanks to so many dedicated and very helpful friends, we got all the stuff loaded up and on its way. It is amazing to watch people in action - using their know-how and their experience to assemble our belongings like a game of tetris. Although this huge semi truck came, we only had to pay for the amount of space we used, and these guys help us pack so well that we used a little less than we thought we would. We could not have done it without them all their help. Thanks to every one of you who each played a part in this day. It is kind of a mixed blessing to see friends and good people actually help us with a need that involves and leads to our separation. True friends. Thank-you - we could not have done it without you!
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A Very Special Friendship
Since the beginning of their little lives, my boys have been the best of friends with Kate & Caleb Henderson. They have been closer than cousins - sharing so many life experiences together. They have loved, and fought, like siblings. It will be hard to adjust to life without them side by side. But I am sure that they have already formed the kind of friendship that will last a lifetime!
Thanks kids for giving us something to always smile about!
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What Boxes Can't Contain...
I am tired of the word "packing" and also tired of the word "good-bye".
As you can see, we are slowly making progress.
We better be. Our days are less than few. We had a most amazing celebration yesterday with so many friends. We felt honored and loved. We witnessed God's work. We cried many tears. We ate amazing food. We took a lot of pictures. Gave and recieved a lot of hugs. And. We had a whole lot of fun. Mariachis. Dancing. Laughter. It was incredible and will never be forgotten. Our despedida (good-bye party) will receive its very own post soon. I am emotional and busy with lots to do. But I also am happy to be reminded that the most important treasures in my life are not needing to be packed in a box, taped and labeled. My great husband and wonderful boys are going with me. And so is a heart full of memories and a great number of real friendships. Those things can't be boxed (except for a few moments of fun!), and that is something to smile about.
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Boys Will Be Boys (....sigh...)
Although I think it is nearly impossible for the female gender to ever truly understand this...
I have come to accept it. To "them" there is fun in it. And as you will notice there are two grown men in this picture (Benjy & James) - having as much fun as the boys. Has it not been said that they never really grow up? Apparently this Lucha Libre thing is a male bonding experience.
What I can't accept, is how at the young age of 3, Pierce is already trying to pass on his "male-ness" to his sweet and innocent baby brother.
And oddly enough...Hudson didn't mind it one bit.
It's gotta be the testosterone!
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The World Cup
So Mexico is going crazy now that the World Cup has begun. They are crazy for their soccer! This morning, Reece & Chase were so so so excited to go to school and watch the game on the big screen that they were gonna set up for all the kids. The government encouraged the schools to let the kids watch the game at school - talk about loyalty - I loved it! However, as Mexico City has proven over and over again, it can't be depended on to have electricity when most needed. The power went out in the middle of the night in our area of the City. No one could believe it!!! The game started at 9 and we just hoped and hoped it would return on time. It didn't. We had planned to watch the game with friends so as we were leaving the apartment to head to their house, we drove by the school. They were lining the kids up to transport them to another nearby school that had electricity. They asked us to help with kids so we piled a couple of loads of 15 or so kids and drove them down the street. It was so fun! All the kids were excited and many wearing soccer jerseys. Go Mexico Go!!!
Here is a snapshot of my 3 Mexican born and/or raised! Pierce was the proudest of his shirt! We were thankful that Mexico came away with a tie against South Africa... Even though a win would have been better...we cheered hard!
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