Nearly on our Way
Time has been flying past!
We have had a sendoff party from our church and nearly 70 people came. It was very touching to hear comments and words of encouragement and support. They were also generous in their financial support for Ann and I.
We have been spending a lot of time with family and getting completions done. Everyone is encouraging and supportive, but we all know it will be quite different in our new circumstances. It is very hard to say good-bye. I never imagined it would be this hard. I know it is a healthy thing and we have also seen and heard sentiments and words of kindness and suppport from some very surprising sources. all in all, we feel we are getting the many little jobs done.
We leave in two days on Wednesday Sept 6/06 at 11:45 pm from Toronto and will be in transit for 36 hours arriving in Lilongwe on Friday at Lunch time. We have been planning for months and the only real question might be "So, what did we forget?" It has to be something!! Oh, well,thats how it goes. We are looking forward to starting our new roles and we heard from Dr. Brooks today who advised we will be staying with them for a few days to get adjusted.
Next message will be from Africa!
We have had a sendoff party from our church and nearly 70 people came. It was very touching to hear comments and words of encouragement and support. They were also generous in their financial support for Ann and I.
We have been spending a lot of time with family and getting completions done. Everyone is encouraging and supportive, but we all know it will be quite different in our new circumstances. It is very hard to say good-bye. I never imagined it would be this hard. I know it is a healthy thing and we have also seen and heard sentiments and words of kindness and suppport from some very surprising sources. all in all, we feel we are getting the many little jobs done.
We leave in two days on Wednesday Sept 6/06 at 11:45 pm from Toronto and will be in transit for 36 hours arriving in Lilongwe on Friday at Lunch time. We have been planning for months and the only real question might be "So, what did we forget?" It has to be something!! Oh, well,thats how it goes. We are looking forward to starting our new roles and we heard from Dr. Brooks today who advised we will be staying with them for a few days to get adjusted.
Next message will be from Africa!
posted by Pat Laforet | 8:47 PM
4 Comments:
Our prayers are with you as you begin this long voyage to Africa. Have a safe trip. You will arrive tired but also exhilarated as you begin a new life in a world most people will never see. You two are an amazing couple. Blessings to you both. With love, Dale & Andrea
Hey, I thought for sure you guys would have left a message by now (ha! ha!) My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Happy Anniversary.
Love Naiomi
PS. Tom has taken Ethan to hospital for xrays - he might have done something to his arm.
hey,
i haven't sent you a message on here for along time so thought i would message you guys and just say hi. I am really happy that you guys are now feeling more like home there. my prayers are with you. Can't wait to see you i am starting to do the count down.
love rivcah
hey mom and pat
i miss u guys sorry i haven't called ne ways i just wantd you to know that i have been thinking about u guys and praying. i promise i will call soon
love riv
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