Well, I can hardly believe that the time here in Florida is coming to a close. WOW, I almost can’t believe it has been 5 weeks… time sure does fly! And, thank goodness too… we are very ready to be on our way!
The last many days have been filled with much exuberance, which is readily displayed by all the kiddos. The 4 older boys attended a summer day camp every day, which was a blessing. I’ve had the pleasure of spending my days with Andy & Angel (who are both 2 years old, and no, not twins). They are both a fun handful, and a joy to love and hold! They truly fill up my heart, especially when they crawl up into my lap. Angel loves to be read to, and I love to read to her. Andy loves to do whatever Angel does… he’s the cutest little copycat. The two of them are truly two peas in a pod!
The excitement is surely building up in all of us and I think a little bit of anxiousness exists in both Melli and I. It is going to be an adventure traveling with 6 young children. We are all packed up and ready to leave… first stop for the weekend is Baltimore, Maryland. Just 2 more days til we fly off to Burundi!
More to come… next time it will be from Africa!!! :D Yay!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
New News!!!
Well, I've been able to steal away some time at the local library that has broadband... here is new news...
As many of you know, there have been issues with expired visas and British Airways that have prevented us from leaving to Burundi. After much thought and pursuits down various avenues to work things out, the final outcome, as of now, is that we have decided to switch airlines. Melli and I will be leaving with 6 of the kids on July 24th via United/Ethiopian Airlines to Maryland/Washington DC, where we will stay 2 nights with Ken's 95 year old mother, and then we'll depart from D.C. to Burundi on the 26th. Ethiopian Airlines, since it is run by Africans will not put up a fuss as the other airline has. Ken and Cindy (the oldest daughter here in the USA) will leave as scheduled on July 8th due to the fact that Cindy must attend an important appointment at the school (Rift Valley Academy in Kenya) she'll be attending this coming school year.
So, all of this means that I will get to stay in Florida for another 3 weeks. Also, due to the fact that we've had to extend the dates of departure out further. Both Melli and my current Burundian visas will expire by the time we leave, so the next hurdle, a very doable hurdle, is to get those renewed.
Thank you for your prayers... it's been an adventure!!!! :) Please keep us in your prayers. Blessings to you all, and thank you for reading!
As many of you know, there have been issues with expired visas and British Airways that have prevented us from leaving to Burundi. After much thought and pursuits down various avenues to work things out, the final outcome, as of now, is that we have decided to switch airlines. Melli and I will be leaving with 6 of the kids on July 24th via United/Ethiopian Airlines to Maryland/Washington DC, where we will stay 2 nights with Ken's 95 year old mother, and then we'll depart from D.C. to Burundi on the 26th. Ethiopian Airlines, since it is run by Africans will not put up a fuss as the other airline has. Ken and Cindy (the oldest daughter here in the USA) will leave as scheduled on July 8th due to the fact that Cindy must attend an important appointment at the school (Rift Valley Academy in Kenya) she'll be attending this coming school year.
So, all of this means that I will get to stay in Florida for another 3 weeks. Also, due to the fact that we've had to extend the dates of departure out further. Both Melli and my current Burundian visas will expire by the time we leave, so the next hurdle, a very doable hurdle, is to get those renewed.
Thank you for your prayers... it's been an adventure!!!! :) Please keep us in your prayers. Blessings to you all, and thank you for reading!
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