We're going to Korea!!
We are leaving bright and early Monday morning at 6:55 for Korea! We arrive home Saturday evening on March 1. I will post full details about our trip as soon as they're finalized.
I cannot tell you the immediate sense of relief and calm Brian and I both felt when our agency called last night to tell us the good news. All the heaviness and tears and burden of the last several weeks just melted away. Because Brian had worked so hard earlier this week to finalize all his school plans while we're on our trip, he has a pretty easy day. He will be able to teach and then turn in his lesson plans for the next 2 weeks and then we'll enjoy the weekend.
Yesterday was my last day at work - what a bittersweet time it was. I have spent 11.5 out of the last 14 years of my adult life at this school. The first 3 were spent as a student, and the remaining years as an employee. It has played a very important part in my life, and while I was sorry to leave (and especially sorry to be leaving my friends), I am very happy that I am able to be a stay-at-home-mom, and I'm looking forward to beginning that new adventure. There was a lovely party with many sweet words and hugs, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I'm going to spend the day packing and working on the house as well as making final arrangements for our trip. We're waiting to hear back from the agency about when we will actually meet Rory, if we'll be able to stay at the guesthouse, etc. While there is alot to be done before we leave, I feel like we've got a good handle on it - our lists are made, we just need to get it done.
I'll post again when I know our specific plans.
I cannot tell you the immediate sense of relief and calm Brian and I both felt when our agency called last night to tell us the good news. All the heaviness and tears and burden of the last several weeks just melted away. Because Brian had worked so hard earlier this week to finalize all his school plans while we're on our trip, he has a pretty easy day. He will be able to teach and then turn in his lesson plans for the next 2 weeks and then we'll enjoy the weekend.
Yesterday was my last day at work - what a bittersweet time it was. I have spent 11.5 out of the last 14 years of my adult life at this school. The first 3 were spent as a student, and the remaining years as an employee. It has played a very important part in my life, and while I was sorry to leave (and especially sorry to be leaving my friends), I am very happy that I am able to be a stay-at-home-mom, and I'm looking forward to beginning that new adventure. There was a lovely party with many sweet words and hugs, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I'm going to spend the day packing and working on the house as well as making final arrangements for our trip. We're waiting to hear back from the agency about when we will actually meet Rory, if we'll be able to stay at the guesthouse, etc. While there is alot to be done before we leave, I feel like we've got a good handle on it - our lists are made, we just need to get it done.
I'll post again when I know our specific plans.
Comments
Enjoy your last weekend as a family of three. :)
I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! You will LOVE Korea; it is a great place to visit!! I've been there twice and loved it both times!! Congratulations!!!
-- Jean
And thanks for Rory's brother's Valentine, so sweet!
Love and prayers, Grandma & Grandpa E.