The proverbial countdown rears its head once again
The two main things we’ve taken away from our time in the States:
- from now on, we will visit more frequently,
- and we will make those frequent visits shorter.
This length of time away from home and routine is just too insane with little kids. We are so ready to get back to our own home, and we are sorely missing any semblance of a routine. Life has been go-go-go the moment we hit American soil. We’re very much looking to slow down.
The general plan is to come back to the U.S. in the summer of 2010 for 6-8 weeks, and then perhaps every summer after that. We’re keeping that open-handed, of course.
Please be praying for our final hours here in the States, that loose ends will get tied up nicely, and that those things that just don’t need to happen will get dropped off the list, guilt-free. And please be praying for our delightful 21-hour flight with our two small children who don’t sleep on airplanes. We’ve done this many times, and we’ll continue to do this many times, but that doesn’t make it any easier.
If you want some specifics, you can pray for:
- good goodbyes
- sleep, both for the next few days and on the plane
- no lost luggage
- pleasant children
- gracious people sitting near us on the plane, and
- safe arrival
We’ve loved seeing so many of you during our time stateside. We were pleasantly reminded of how sweet it is when we can pick up with friends right where we left off, no matter how long it’s been. That encourages us to keep on keeping on – more than you know.
Come see us anytime. We’ll leave the light on for you.
“You’ll leave the light on,” but the question is will you actually meet us at the airport? ;o)
We’ve had so much fun seeing y’all! Praying for safe travels, and quick adjustments for everyone.
Earlier in the week, we actually talked about going to your house a day early for dinner, just for fun. And then we thought – maybe we’ll go a day late, just to mess with your head and make you think you were always early.
We still get a laugh at that – and then feel a twinge of guilt everytime.
I’ll be prating for you, Tsh. I’ll focus on the sleep request, as I am lacking that around here and can relate! I’ve narrowly survived many a cross-Canada flight with my little ones and can’t imagine them lasting one minute longer. Bless you!
I wanted to wish you and your cute little family all the best, Tsh. It was serendipity that brought me to your blogs, and that’s my favorite way of discovery out here in the ether. God Bless.