Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Parting is such sweet sorrow...











Some of our favorite kids from the soup kitchen threw me a surprise goodbye party today. They did the same for Greg before he left- blindfolded him and everything! They also wanted to celebrate my birthday since I would be gone before then. As is customary for the birthday girl/boy, they made me take a bite of the cake and then proceeded to shove my face into it. The kids also wanted me take a video to send to Greg! They miss you, Greg, and so do I. See you in 3 days!



Monday, September 1, 2008

Now what?


"What are you going to do when you return from Ecuador?" seems to be the million dollar questions these days. Usually, our first response involves eating some kind of food we've been craving. After that, long days at the beach soaking up the sun we haven't seen all year. Followed by outdoor dinners on the deck of our parents home while we rehash memories of this year over good food and wine. Mid September, we head to Charleston, SC to visit some dear old friends we haven't seen in over 3 years. When we return to AZ at the very end of September, we will be moving back into our condo, pray that our 97' Honda Civic still runs, and try to figure out life from there. Greg is considering going back to flight school to pursue a degree in aviation, a dream that has stayed with him through many years and careers. I will look for work as a physical therapist again and continue my spanish studies at a local conversation studio. While we do not feel that long term missions are in our future, we have a desire to continue working with the Latino community on a local level. This year God has placed within us specific desires and dreams and we are excited to pursue them both individually and as a couple.
Thanks you for journeying with us this year. Your blog comments and emails buoyed us when we felt disconnected and in need of encouragement. You mean so much to us.
Love,
Greg and Amy
P.S.- Pava arrived safely in the U.S. and is enjoying her new surroundings, esp chasing chipmunks. We are excited to take her camping when we get back in AZ