It is our 1-year anniversary of flying out to Brookfield, WI for Brandon to interview at Milwaukee Power Tools. Last night, Brandon and I were remembering that fact and honestly I had to tell him I'm still up in the air: is it an anniversary celebration or whatever the opposite of that would be? Thankfully, I do recall that the 1-1/2 year mark was the turning point in Prague. That's when things really started looking up and taking off for me... just in time to enjoy it for a year before moving back to the States.
In this past year Marcus has learned to walk, talk and has grown into just a sweet little boy. Lydia is blossoming socially and will even answer stranger's questions in the grocery store (in contrast to her gutteral grunts and avoidance of all eye contact a year ago). She's been overheard approaching little kids at the playground and asking their name and age and providing the same to them. She's also learning to read (when SHE wants to) . She is officially 4 going on 14 and is going to keep me on my toes for a lifetime. We have become members of the local mega-church and are still seeking where we best fit serving there. Brandon is thoroughly enjoying his job and keeps getting more and more responsibility. I have recently joined a newcomer's club that has made all the difference for me and just yesterday I agreed to co-lead a MOPS group next year. Me? Leader?!?!? We're still actively searching, praying, hoping for some good, Christian couple friends to live life with. They've GOT to be hiding out there somewhere!
All in all, I have to admit that blogging has been a struggle for me. (I know, shocker!) Maybe I've allowed myself to become too busy. Maybe I have trouble seeing the adventure in life Stateside. Maybe it just reminds me too much of what I still miss about life in Prague. Perhaps selecting a more appropriate title would help me transition this blog to Wisconsin. I'll take suggestions so send them over... If your title is chosen, you'll be sure to receive recognition via the blog!
The best news is that Sunny is coming to visit for the weekend. She's flying up from Atlanta, GA as I write. She gets the credit of walking and talking with me through some of my most difficult moments in Prague as Brandon and I were deciding where to go next. She's about to begin her degree in counseling so this is her last hoorah before life kicks in. We can't wait to spend time with her (it'll be so strange since the only context we know her in is Prague)... Lydia has already "claimed" Sunny for playtime every time she wakes up. There should be some good blog fodder in the next few days...........
"The sparrows jumped before they knew how to fly, and they learned to fly only because they had jumped." –L.O.
4 comments:
Hi! This is one of Phebe's sisters, and I can't resist commenting on a new blog title for you. First to come to mind is "Taking Time to Stop and Smell the Cheeses!" How cheesey is that?
Anyway, love to watch you and your kids grow and have been since Phebe added you to her links. Looking forward to hearing more!
Thank goodness! I am so glad to hear that you are all still alive and well. I owe you a phone call...
I will ask Jeff to come up with a good title for the blog - he is usually good at that stuff...
Take care!
i was just trying to remember how long you've been gone...still in denial i think. so happy things are falling into place there though. and so glad you get to see sunny. enjoy the moments!
Good to "hear" from you! Enjoy your time with Sunny. I am sure she will be a blessing to you! We want to keep in touch with our Prague friends...you are special to us! Right now blogging is the only way to stay apart of your life! Thanks for opening your world back up to us.
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