Since returning from my aunt's house in Indiana, internet has been sketchy at my parent's house. I could not get pages to fully load, let alone trying to upload pictures. I am happy to say that it looks like things are back to normal, at least for now.
We have now been in the states visiting family for the last eight weeks. Wow, has it really been that long? I can't believe how time has flown already. We are drawing near the end of our trip and in just under three weeks, we will be heading back to Korea for the rest of my husband's tour.
BUT not before my husband comes to the states for a few weeks of R&R. He has been trying to get out of Korea for the last day and a half. There was suppose to be a promising flight today, but it appears that it has now been delayed. I am hoping only for a few hours and not a few days.
There is also another possible flight that is heading CONUS (Continental USA) that he might be able to jump on. We are just waiting things out and I am hoping that by the time I wake up tomorrow, I will have some good news.
We are all anxious for Angel (aka Daddy) to get here and join us. Most, if not all, of us are not looking forward to returning to Korea. We like living in the USA too much. I pray that this next year flies by quickly.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Our trip to Indiana
Last week, early on Sunday morning, my parents, the girls and I loaded up in two cars and headed out for a 10 plus hour trip to Indiana. My dad's sister lives in Fort Wayne but also has a lake house not far from there in Columbia City...and that's where we were going.
For the most part the trip was uneventful. We stopped a few times for potty breaks or to switch passengers and/or drivers along the way. We were more than ready to get out of the car and when we arrived to the lake house, the adults were left standing at the cars while the kids had taken off in search of some fun.
My sister and her family had made the trip west a few days earlier and were already enjoying lazy days at the lake. It was a nice time to get away from Pennsylania and to visit with family that we have only seen once a year for the past 10 years. My aunt and uncle were gracious hosts and we enjoyed ourselves at their lake home.
For the most part the trip was uneventful. We stopped a few times for potty breaks or to switch passengers and/or drivers along the way. We were more than ready to get out of the car and when we arrived to the lake house, the adults were left standing at the cars while the kids had taken off in search of some fun.
My sister and her family had made the trip west a few days earlier and were already enjoying lazy days at the lake. It was a nice time to get away from Pennsylania and to visit with family that we have only seen once a year for the past 10 years. My aunt and uncle were gracious hosts and we enjoyed ourselves at their lake home.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Happy Indpendence Day!!
As I drove around my parents' town this weekend, I saw an large number of flags. Some where waving from peoples porches, while others were stuck in the ground, put there in honor of someone who gave their life for our freedom.
So many times we take for granted our freedom in the USA. We wave our countries flag around without taking into consideration the cost to obtain those stars and stripes....the ultimate price that was paid for our freedoms....lives have been lost.
In the same way, Christ willingly gave His life so that we might be free.
It is for freedom that He (Christ) set us free. Galatians 5:1
May we live our lives not held in slavery or bondage to the things of this world, but may we live as one who is free.
Thank you to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nations freedom.
Thank you Jesus for the freedom that we have in a relationship with you.
In the same way, Christ willingly gave His life so that we might be free.
It is for freedom that He (Christ) set us free. Galatians 5:1
May we live our lives not held in slavery or bondage to the things of this world, but may we live as one who is free.
Thank you to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nations freedom.
Thank you Jesus for the freedom that we have in a relationship with you.
Friday, July 1, 2011
No internet
This past week I was in a location that did not have internet. We are back at our "base camp" (aka, my parents' house) so I will be able to upload my posts regularly now.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Reconnecting
This past week has been all about reconnecting. On Tuesday, I got together with three of my good friends from high school and their children at a local park. Everyday this week I have taken my girls to VBS at the church where Angel and I were married. And on Wednesday, I met up with my college roommate's parents, who were in Pennsylvania for a Car Show.
It has been over 18 years since I saw my college roommate, Pat and her family. After she left school and moved back to South Carolina, we kept in touch for a few years. I ended up switching colleges and getting married and somewhere in between we lost touch. With the rise in social networking in the recent years, we were able to reconnect via Facebook. It has been nice to see what path our lives have taken over the years.
One of my fond memories of her mom is the "Care Packages" that she would send to Pat and I while we were in college. The donuts were always a hit and homemade for us with love! Pat and I shared a lot of memories during our time at Elim. It is always funny to look back at our big hair! We had lots of laughs, especially during Study Time, shhh, don't tell the RA (resident assistant). Ha, ha...I think she already knew.
After visiting the Extreme Makeover site, the girls and I were off to the Olive Garden to meet up with Pat's parents, Paul & Edith and two of their grandchildren. We had a nice dinner and great time reconnecting after all these years. I think everyone, from young to old enjoyed themselves and made some new friends.
It has been over 18 years since I saw my college roommate, Pat and her family. After she left school and moved back to South Carolina, we kept in touch for a few years. I ended up switching colleges and getting married and somewhere in between we lost touch. With the rise in social networking in the recent years, we were able to reconnect via Facebook. It has been nice to see what path our lives have taken over the years.
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| Nicole and Pat at Elim (1990) |
One of my fond memories of her mom is the "Care Packages" that she would send to Pat and I while we were in college. The donuts were always a hit and homemade for us with love! Pat and I shared a lot of memories during our time at Elim. It is always funny to look back at our big hair! We had lots of laughs, especially during Study Time, shhh, don't tell the RA (resident assistant). Ha, ha...I think she already knew.
After visiting the Extreme Makeover site, the girls and I were off to the Olive Garden to meet up with Pat's parents, Paul & Edith and two of their grandchildren. We had a nice dinner and great time reconnecting after all these years. I think everyone, from young to old enjoyed themselves and made some new friends.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Extreme Makeover: York County PA Edition
About a month ago, I heard a rumor that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was coming to York County PA, where I grew up. The location of the York County build was not completely revealed until this past Sunday when the Keefer Family of Etters, PA was chosen.
Before we moved to Korea, it was a ritual in our family to watch Extreme Makeover every Sunday night. For the past year, we have not been able to see the show due to being overseas but we still love watching it when we can.
I thought it would be fun to go on location where the build was being done and to see it in person. So on Wednesday, after VBS, I packed the girls up and we headed north. Red Mill Elementary School is the staging ground for getting people to and from the work site. It was here that we boarded the Spectator bus to take us over.
Even though we did not see any famous people, it was a neat experience. While we were at the site, they were Tyveking the house and getting ready for siding. We might even go back again tomorrow to check out the progress.
What shows do you like to watch as a family?
Before we moved to Korea, it was a ritual in our family to watch Extreme Makeover every Sunday night. For the past year, we have not been able to see the show due to being overseas but we still love watching it when we can.
I thought it would be fun to go on location where the build was being done and to see it in person. So on Wednesday, after VBS, I packed the girls up and we headed north. Red Mill Elementary School is the staging ground for getting people to and from the work site. It was here that we boarded the Spectator bus to take us over.
Even though we did not see any famous people, it was a neat experience. While we were at the site, they were Tyveking the house and getting ready for siding. We might even go back again tomorrow to check out the progress.
What shows do you like to watch as a family?
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Make New Friends, Keep the Old
On Tuesday, I got together with three old friends from high school...Kim, Kellie and Beth. They all graduated in the same year but I was two years behind them. Not only did we attend high school together but we went to the same church growing up. Our plan was to grab the kids and head out to a park that was located in the middle of where we are all living. We got a little mixed up as to where we were heading but eventually we ended up at the same park.
Between the four of us, we have thirteen children. We were minus one child, who was at camp but we had a great time. The kids got along very well and the moms sat and talked for hours. We had a great time catching up on where our lives have taken us over the last 20 years.
My oldest was content to sit with the adults so when it was picture time, we put her to work. The posed picture with our hands on each other's shoulders is similar to one we took after a Homecoming or Prom in high school. I would have posted the old picture too but since we are in the states on vacation and my pictures are in Korea, we'll have to wait on that one.
Between the four of us, we have thirteen children. We were minus one child, who was at camp but we had a great time. The kids got along very well and the moms sat and talked for hours. We had a great time catching up on where our lives have taken us over the last 20 years.
My oldest was content to sit with the adults so when it was picture time, we put her to work. The posed picture with our hands on each other's shoulders is similar to one we took after a Homecoming or Prom in high school. I would have posted the old picture too but since we are in the states on vacation and my pictures are in Korea, we'll have to wait on that one.
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