7 Quick Takes

Here's what's shakin' for then end of first week of family separation.  

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I have learned I can make a bar of Lindt 70% dark chocolate last a whole week if I play my cards right. The advantages may or may not outweigh the obvious challenges involved.  

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The first of the three sets of movers is coming by today for a 'visual survey.'  Hope he has a strong constitution. <g> This move is complicated by the sheer volume of stuff - live and otherwise- we had to relocate and the number of places it is all going.  We have the small shipment of stuff that is going by air, the large shipment of stuff going by sea, the stuff that is going into storage, and the stuff that I hope to never see again which is going out the door. All the movers of these groups of stuff must come and look at the stuff before removing it. 

I am installing a revolving door and handing everyone a hard hat upon entrance. 

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We learned how to use the webcam this week.  Where have you been all our lives webcam?? Pretty amazing to see 'Skype-Daddy' onscreen.  Sounds really hip-hop doesn't it?  Wild. 

Call me Jane:

 The whole thing is a little surreal and I admit that the whole idea of 'virtual family' is not without its theoretical problems.  However the alternative is that we don't see get to each other at all and that isn't better.  I am grateful for the opportunity to keep connected.  Little ones talk to Daddy and the big brothers get to watch the little kids grow up and stay an integral part of their lives. 

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Speaking of which Kieran rode along with me to an appt this week.  When we got to the base he asked if I would take him by Dad's office.  Then he looked out the window quietly and said, "Oh yeah..."  

Happens to me too, Buddy. : /  

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Thought of a young friend of mine when I heard this on the radio. 

"You're gonna do great things, 

I already know, 

God's got a plan for you,

So don't live life in fear,

Forgive and forget, but don't forget why you're here..."

You are bigger than your circumstances and this too shall pass.  

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Thermostat or Thermometer? Best line I have heard in a long time from Kelle Hampton.

"My dad always says to be a thermostat and not a thermometer. Thermometers only measure the temperatures around them. Thermostats change them."

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Favorite song on my playlist (left) at the moment? Number 39 -  I Love You Sweet Baby.  Tell me this doesn't pretty much cover it. : )   Off to kiss these hands....

 

Comments

[Jennie Lou]

Did I miss the announcement of where you are going or are we still waiting for that?

[Erin]

You are keeping us tantalised!! I have to admit I'm just wondering if Australia is on the cards;)

[Sarah]

I'm glad you are enjoying Skype. We used that a lot when my husband was away for 6 months (he just got back last month). We also relocated while he was away... but I don't think we went as far as you are going to! ;)

It is just so hard-- on boys, especially. I am praying for you all, Kim!

[violingirl]

I am praying for you and your family during this transition, Kim!

[Theresa]

Ack!! I can't stand it! Hawaii? Europe? Australia? Good grief, woman, throw me a bone here!LOL!

[roxie]

you are a strong woman to be able to limit that choc intake Kim !
where did you get that jetsons pic ? !
I had no idea you are moving overseas !
the pic reminds me of England but if you are a base family I doubt it'd be to England ? yes? no ?
Not northern Canada by chance ?
I so miss travel. how we went from living with backpacks & traveling by bus to owning a 2 1/2 story home full of stuff 1 not really the hippy lifestyle we began out with but our beautiful life non the less ;-)
hang in there
that babe pic is beautiful