by Andrea
This is a quick update to let you all know we will be traveling back to Alaska next week for my brother's wedding. We will be staying a month so that the kids can reconnect with friends at camp, and we can get some important details squared away.
We have been in Albania for 8 months next week. It seems like a very brief time. I was thinking about it though, 8 months is nearly 1/10th of Gideon's life. Lydia asked me yesterday if one of the drinks we enjoy regularly here (Fanta Exotic) is in Alaska, and I was surprised as we didn't even know it existed until we came here.
We are looking forward to some things very much: seeing family and friends, worshipping with the church in English, being able to shop for and eat foods we've missed, driving a car, etc. But we know that things might feel strange too, especially to our children. I'm not sure what will be difficult and what will feel like stepping into our old life. We've had anxiety and tears from our children at the idea of driving past our old house, for example.
We would appreciate prayers as we navigate travel logistics, as we reunite with family and friends, for our month in Alaska, and for coming back to our home in Albania. God is so good to give us this opportunity to be with my brother on his special day, I trust He will take care of the details, but prayers are appreciated. Also, if you see us, please be patient with us.
(The photos are of our well loved "Egg Chair." Lydia on her 12th Birthday; Clara, enjoying a book, and Gideon, who can nap anywhere asleep while waiting for his sisters to get ready to go out.)
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