In the last four months, they have sold, packed, or given away most of their household goods. They are traveling with nine suitcases and six carry-ons, plus children and car-seats! We've had a sweet visit. I'll miss them, but they are so excited about being there. It's such a great fit for them. You can see their story here.
Taking Off
by Mary McB. Green
The airplane taxis down the field
And heads into the breeze,
It lifts its wheels above the ground,
It skims above the trees,
It rises high and higher
Away up toward the sun,
It's just a speck against the sky
--And now it's gone!
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What an amazing mission your son and his family have taken on! Good luck and Godspeed...
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure they have chosen, Dori. I imagine you will miss them very much, but are so proud too. Safe travels for your son & family. Those grandchildren are very cute! And the poem is just right.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, Doraine, and yes, bittersweet! Thank goodness the internet makes keeping in touch so much easier... what a great experience for growing kids. I look forwrad to more posts about their adventures!
ReplyDeleteWow. I admire your family and wish them and you all the best in traveling and adventure and love.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful grandkids! Hope you'll keep us posted about their wonderful mission. Glad you had such a good visit with them before they took off.
ReplyDeleteWow, a real adventure for your family. I'm told there's nothing quite the same as living in another country, far away from all that's familiar. It reconnects people, it bonds people, it increases one's resiliancy and opens your eyes and heart to the world. Wishing them safe journey and many joyful experiences. Thank goodness for Internet and Skype, right?!
ReplyDeleteThis brought tears to my eyes, since I've been in both the position of the grandkid leaving and of the mother of the grandkids, taking them away. Your support is wonderful (and we've had the same from my parents, as they did from theirs). It's just so hard to say goodbye.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a beautiful tribute to your son and his family. It's going to be an amazing journey for them. And yes, I agree with all the comments shared, truly bittersweet, goodbyes such as these. It's good though that modern technology has made things way easier now than it had been several years back.
ReplyDeletePrayers lifted for their amazing, selfless journey! Can't wait to hear more!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes in their new venture! How fabulous that they are setting off to do great good in the world!
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