The "Sour Grapes" 1/2 marathon was yesterday. Above is a picture of our friend, Nicole, running. She did so great! It was beautiful spending the morning at the Arboretum . . . and Bailey, Natalie, and Paige had so much fun running around. Natalie ran the kids 1/2 mile and got 3rd place (2nd place for the girls) - what a race!
It was really nice to get out of the house and have a distraction from packing and paperwork. I love this picture of the girls walking up one of the arboretum trails. I have had more anxiety, than I thought I would, about leaving Bailey next week. I know she is going to be just fine, and she is soooo excited about spending time with grandma and family - that she really hasn't been worried or bothered by the fact that mom and dad are leaving. She talks about swimming and going to the cabin and playing with her cousins. She is very excited about meeting Teferi, but she seems to be un-phased by our travels.
So it is really just mom and dad that have the issue: ) But this pictures just defined for me all of the love and support she will have while we are gone. I know Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and other family and friends will keep her busy and support her during our trip.
We feel everyone's support and prayers. We are so uplifted by our friends and family.
You all are amazing!
S,K, B, and T
I'm so excited for you all!!! What are your travel days?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy yourselves and your time there! Can't wait for an update!
Trish
Hi Kat-
ReplyDeleteWe are down at the Gustavus conference and I met a guy who has four children, the youngest of which they adopted from Ethiopia! If you want to talk with him, his name is Eric Koser, cell # 507-381-3547. He has had a wonderful experience. They adopted a little girl when she was about 19 months, Maren Shita (sp?). Thinking about you--Jen Klecatsky
Hey Jen and Trish - thanks for the support and information! I posted our travel dates at the top of the blog but we are leaving Brainerd tomorrow! Hope you are having a good conference - I will keep Eric's # handy for a great reference.
ReplyDeleteTalk with you soon,
Kat