Being a part of this expat community has allowed us the opportunity to meet some really amazing people. But, with this expat life comes the sad moments of saying goodbye.
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| Some of our goodbyes are only for the summer, but when you are used to spending a lot of time together that seems like a super long time. The Adventure Club had lunch on Thursday. Next summer, we need to plan our departures for the same time. We're pretty much going to miss each other the entire summer with trips back to the USA. Thank goodness for Facebook! |
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| I just love this shot of Allison and Ella...school and church friends. Thankfully, they are only parting for the summer. |
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| Thomas' friend Patrik is moving to Prague. We are hoping to see them in October when we travel there for a long weekend. |
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| Christen and family are headed back to live in the USA. We sure will miss them, but at least there is an opportunity to see them once we are home! |
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| Two out of four of these boys are leaving Brussels for good. It's not often you see nine year old boys hugging on the playground. |
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| Thomas is going to miss Patrik's little brother too. |
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| Thomas and Caio are such good buds. Caio is off to China. :( |
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| This is Patrik's mom Minna...we are both trying hard to smile. It was very emotional. Love her! |
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| Adriana and Allison...she belongs to Christen (see above), and the girls already have plans to meet at AG in Chicago. |
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| And, today I said goodbye to my friend Mindy. She is off to Sweden! Gretchen and I will be taking her place in running the "Hints" class at the American Women's Club. We sure are going to miss her! Even though our friends are off to new places, they will always be our dear friends and in our hearts. Prayers are with all of you as you embark on these new and exciting adventures. Let us know when you're ready for visitors! Until next time, Wendy |
After reading your blog I have tears in my eyes and almost sobbing...saying goodbye is never easy! It reminds me of my dear friends from all over the country that I had to say goodbye to. It also is a great reminder to keep in touch with them and also with this sweet friend who lives in another country I can only dream of living in..and that would be you, Miss Wendy! Miss you and love you! Sending you some hugs across the miles!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a sweet comment! Thank you. Miss you too, but I will see you in 3 weeks! Yay!!!! Hugs right back to you!
DeleteYou make me look good in that picture, Wendy! SO glad to have you all as friends! Just remember, after summer comes some very fun adventures!!
ReplyDeleteOh please! You need no help in looking good my friend. I can't wait for our upcoming adventures!
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