We had to say a very tearful goodbye last weekend to Jason, Roxanne, Anni, and Evy as they had back to Africa today. Goodbyes are hard. So hard. Especially knowing that we won't see them again for two years. That's a looonng time and so much will change between now and then. When they return, Claire will be almost 4 and Baby Shoe #2 will be almost 2!!! Evy will be running around and talking and Anni will 5! We have been so so spoiled having them around for the past five months. Claire has fallen in love with her cousin Anni and it brings tears to my eyes when I think that she won't even remember that when Anni comes back. Hopefully plenty of Skype calls will keep Anni fresh in Claire's mind.
We love them dearly and will miss them more than we can explain. Tonight they board the plane and will be traveling with their two sweet girls for over 24 hours. If you think of it, pray for safety, easy traveling, and super perfect behavior from their girls!
Big group goodbye
One last Engstrom family pic
5 comments:
oh man that is so hard to say good bye annie! i'm dreading the days when saying bye to the bishops, goodrichs, nelsons etc etc.
I don't even like when andy goes away for a weekend- twins are always asking "mommy why are you crying!" :)
I can't even begin to think about how hard this would be! Your whole family is in my heart and prayers. But there will be many rewards in heaven for the work that Jason and Roxy are doing!
Annie, I love comparing the two "goodbye" pictures!
I also loved seeing those two pics "side by side." It is so hard to say goodbye and think of all the milestones that will happen with them a world away....
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we already miss you all so much but trust that God has BIG plans for all of us whether in Iowa or Tz:)We all just have to follow where and what He calls us to be. Miss & love you!!
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