So, this is our last week in the United States. We have been busy with moving, cleaning, getting the pets okay'ed by the vet to fly. We are exhausted, but happy to be done with it, and getting more excited by the day to get to Japan.
Although it is a lot of work, I personally love to move. I love the excitement and anticipation of going to a new place. I think like Pa from the Little House on the Prairie books, I have "the wanderin' foot". When I have been in one place for too long it gets to itchin'.
Dave and I saw a commercial the other night about how difficult it is to move, and nothing in the world is scarier than seeing all of your posessions pull away from your house in a moving truck. Amateurs! We laughed and laughed. We love to see the back end of that truck because we know it means something new ahead.
Despite our bravado, we are completely unsure of what to expect at the other end this time. I still can't believe we're going to Japan! The reality probably won't truly set in until we arrive next week. We both feel so lucky that we get to have this experience. We hope everyone will keep in touch, and check back here with us!
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Hi David and Jen,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the time has come for you 2 to ship out, on your way to Japan. We wish you well and Godspeed. I have never done this Blog thing ... hopefully we'll get the hang of it. We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas !!!! And I hope this adventure is fantastic. I look forward to sending comments every once in a while.
I have started my new job at the Department of State. I have met two Ambassadors already (Zimbabwae, and Chief of Protocol) !!! I also got a tour of the President's Guest House (Blair House) ... which regular tourists never see. Life is good.
Well,
May God Bless you, keep you health and safe, until we check in with you again. Love,
Aunt Mary.
Good luck, you two - or should I say 'guddorakku!' I am so excited for you and this once in a lifetime experience, and Kel and I look forward to meeting up with you at some point during your time there. Have a Merry Christmas during all the ensuing chaos. We'll be watching for updates!
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