We are a little over three weeks out from our departure. I (Magen) feel a bit overwhelmed in a good way about all that has to be done before we leave (packing the condo, cleaning, getting shots, packing 4 people for France, making sure our medical records are transferred and the list goes on). Thankfully we have family coming to help us two weeks from tomorrow as we close this chapter of our lives here in Chicago and began a new. It will be bitter sweet. We have built some really great friendships that will last a lifetime as we move on to where God is calling us. Eli has made a really close buddy up here that I know he will miss dearly. We will miss our church, a small group that we have become very close to and old friends from down south (who now live here for school purposes) that we will be saying goodbye to. So as the excitement builds for this new adventure, the sadness of leaving those we have grown so close to is still ever close. We are trying to absorb every last adventure here before we say goodbye.
(a few pics from our recent Zoo trip with friends)
I was really hoping to get more written, but I have a very persistent 2.5 year old who is begging for my attention so I will make it short and sweet. Pray for our family as we transition (new culture, new language). We are sad to say goodbye but excited about God's work ahead. Also, pray for supporters. We CAN NOT do this alone. Pray that God would continue to stir in individuals hearts to support (both prayerfully and financially) the work God is doing in France for the sake of the Gospel for the glory of HIS name!
Thanks again for your love and support!
Magen (and for the boys)
We were just talking today about how excited we are to have you come! It is true that there are many heart wrenching good-byes and I wish that could be easier, but it's just not. I do think it's easier to be the one leaving than to be the ones left behind because you have new and exciting things waiting for you. You are right in the middle of great memories! Just one piece of advice- start NOW on packing and be serious about it. I waited way too long, thinking we would still be using the things that I would pack up. BIG mistake. I lost so much stuff in the process because I was literally still packing as we were walking out the door!
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