Monday, July 9, 2007
Carpool Trip
I'll be gone for a few days. I was planning on going home next week, but then found out a family is headed the same general direction and asked if the girls and I could ride along (It seems like this is becoming a summer tradition for me) so we're leaving tomorrow for Livermore, where my mom will pick us up and take us to greener pastures.
The girls and I have been spending some time with Olga, Anya (5) and Elizabeth (3); and so when they mentioned going on their trip I asked about the possibility of riding with them since I was nervous about the 7 hour trip with the kids by myself. I'm glad they agreed.
I started wondering about where the audacity to ask them came from and I think it comes from 1)being married a long time (no empasis on LONG) 2)having really kind and generous friends 3)living overseas. I even wonder now if they were American if I would've been a little more timid to ask because we are generally very concerned with our personal time, and space and privacy; whereas since they are Ukranian it wasn't as big of a deal. I say that marriage gave me more drive to ask them for a ride not because I had to get away from Paul, but because marriage, like friendship has taught me that people really do like to help others and genuinely want to have community and closeness with others.
Anyhow I feel very blessed to be forming new friendships and that they are welcoming the girls and I into their "personal space." I think we're going to have lots of fun!
The girls and I have been spending some time with Olga, Anya (5) and Elizabeth (3); and so when they mentioned going on their trip I asked about the possibility of riding with them since I was nervous about the 7 hour trip with the kids by myself. I'm glad they agreed.
I started wondering about where the audacity to ask them came from and I think it comes from 1)being married a long time (no empasis on LONG) 2)having really kind and generous friends 3)living overseas. I even wonder now if they were American if I would've been a little more timid to ask because we are generally very concerned with our personal time, and space and privacy; whereas since they are Ukranian it wasn't as big of a deal. I say that marriage gave me more drive to ask them for a ride not because I had to get away from Paul, but because marriage, like friendship has taught me that people really do like to help others and genuinely want to have community and closeness with others.
Anyhow I feel very blessed to be forming new friendships and that they are welcoming the girls and I into their "personal space." I think we're going to have lots of fun!
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Alive
- Well we are still here. I'm sure you were wondering if our vegetarian diet swept us off the planet. I hate the word diet, so I'll stay "lifestyle." Amy, I went and got a vitamin B12; so, hopefully we're on the right track. We are serving the girls meat every other day or so. When it is there they really go wild, so I'm not sure if that's a sign of something. We haven't told a soul here what we're doing (I don't want to put anyone out) and so we are eating meat when we're with other people. It has averaged like twice a week-which is a big drop from our two servings daily! I feel like it is healthier, but will have to keep checking and learning.
- My Sister was here with her family last weekend. It was really fun. Tony and the girls had a great time and I feel like we're on our way to knowing eachother again. We spent better time with my brother-in-law than ever before and had a great time. We spent a day at the beach with them and finally got out the suits. Of course I was the only one who really got in. The water is a little chilly but bearable. We also went to the Danish town of Solvang which means "Sun Valley." It is about 45 minutes from here and is a tourist spot with lots of shops and Danish bakeries. Overall we had a great time and still want MORE visits!
- We also had 20 or so people over for the 4th of July. Our yard is large and shady in the afternoon. We wish the Hendersons could stop by for some Arrachera on the grill...I mean veggie Arrachera...Anyway, It was a nice time. The girls helped me decorate cupcakes with sprinkles and they love to have people over.
Better Go- - Hope everyone had a nice 4th of July. It was bitter sweet as my heart hurts for those in battle right now. God bring your peace...
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