Hello everyone! Just wanted to let you know we had the 1st Annual Soul Sister European Reunion recently--it was very small (just me and Mel, and families). Next time I hope you can all join us!! Ok, well actually all that happened is that Dave & Mel and kiddos came down from Budapest to visit us in Croatia for a few days. But it was so fun to see them! Although it was freezing cold and we only had a couple hours to hit the town (between kid naptimes, of course) it was so great to reconnect, tell stories about Biola and crack ourselves up. =) Mel & I were talking about how great it is to spend time with old friends--new friends are great, but there is something about the history you have with old friends that makes it special (and I don't mean old in age--we're only in our 30's remember!). While we were hanging out I had the shocking realization that it has been over 12 years since we all first met that first semester of Biola. Can you believe that??
It is so fun to keep reading everyone's posts. And welcome, Danielle, it's so great to hear from you!! To answer your question, yes, Greg and I are on the mission field. We'll be working in the area of church planting-helping Croatians who are interested in starting new churches here. But right now we're focusing on learning the language. Our international move has gone well so far (although it's only been about a month & a half)--of course that means a rollercoaster of emotions. Some days I'm totally loving living here, sure God is going to use us in amazing ways. Other days I think "What have we done? What country do I live in now? What is going on!? And why is there no Dr. Pepper???" OK, that last one I don't say too much, but you get the picture.
Here are a few pics from last weekend. One is of Norah & Emma together, and the other is of both our families in the park in Zagreb.
Susie, you're in my prayers! Let us know if you get any more info on your health situation. Amber, that's so exciting about your upcoming anniversary trip--you deserve it. I know what you mean about "vacations" with the kids being more work than staying home. We only have one kid but it still feels like that sometimes. Jana, how are wedding plans going? Shari, how are you adjusting to being a mom to 3 kids?? Rachel, are you still in Virginia performing Beggar's Opera and are you enjoying it? Dephanie--are you reading the blog, and if so how are you?? Love you girls!
It is so fun to keep reading everyone's posts. And welcome, Danielle, it's so great to hear from you!! To answer your question, yes, Greg and I are on the mission field. We'll be working in the area of church planting-helping Croatians who are interested in starting new churches here. But right now we're focusing on learning the language. Our international move has gone well so far (although it's only been about a month & a half)--of course that means a rollercoaster of emotions. Some days I'm totally loving living here, sure God is going to use us in amazing ways. Other days I think "What have we done? What country do I live in now? What is going on!? And why is there no Dr. Pepper???" OK, that last one I don't say too much, but you get the picture.
Here are a few pics from last weekend. One is of Norah & Emma together, and the other is of both our families in the park in Zagreb.
Susie, you're in my prayers! Let us know if you get any more info on your health situation. Amber, that's so exciting about your upcoming anniversary trip--you deserve it. I know what you mean about "vacations" with the kids being more work than staying home. We only have one kid but it still feels like that sometimes. Jana, how are wedding plans going? Shari, how are you adjusting to being a mom to 3 kids?? Rachel, are you still in Virginia performing Beggar's Opera and are you enjoying it? Dephanie--are you reading the blog, and if so how are you?? Love you girls!
3 comments:
Oh my goodness, the girls are SO beautiful!
Ladies - I would post a post if I could only figure out how! Someone help me out and give me step-by-step instructions. My brain cells have all been redirected to my abdomen, as I am currently 4 weeks and counting until the arrival of Baby Lilite No. 2.
Amy and Melissa - the girls are so adorable. And it is such a precious gift for you and for the girls to have such special friends. Abby is 4 and a half, but she still remembers friends that she played with while she was one - amazing.
We are all doing well - I feel like a time bomb about to pop, but other than that, all is running pretty smoothly. Hopefully posts and pics will come soon, preferable before the baby!
Love,
deph
Danielle here - seriously adorable!!! Those girls are so cute. How great for your two families to be close enough to get together like that.
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