Farewell...
Tuesday March 28, 2006 | 4 comments
Well, the big decision has been made. It’s been such an emotional rollercoaster for the past few days/months partly because I hate making decisions and partly because it’s a no-win situation any way you look at it. Nathan and I are going to be toughing it out for the next 20 months or so.
I bought my ticket this morning. Boise-London leaving April 11. I have yet to buy the second portion, the one that takes me home. I feel like I am in a fog, as though I am dreaming and whatever is happening is not for real and certainly not happening to me/us.
This is definitely the hardest thing I have ever done in my life so far. Nathan and I both feel that this is the best thing for now (although, I would not say for a husband and wife to be apart for that long is ever “the best thing”). That’s why it is the best thing for now.
This is going to be a long journey for us both. Lots of Skype and frequent flyer miles. Other pro’s include traveling Europe together, paying off seven long years of school, and looking forward to getting on with life in “the white picket fence” sense of the word.
So, I hope you all will give lots of love to Nathan while I am gone, on and off. I will keep up with this blog and will update people on how things are going. Oh, I probably should mention that I will be working in Estonia as a translator at a Bible College in order to pay off my loans, because I owe time and not money.
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wow. I secretedly hoped it wouldn’t happen…meaning that you guys wouldn’t have to be apart. I can’t say I don’t think this is going to be tough because I’d be lying but you guys will be okay. We’re really going to miss you, we need to hang out before you leave and don’t worry we will have Nathan over all the time.
Kristin: Thank you so much for your warm words of encouragement. I am still trying to process all this. It’s really not like me to just up and do this kind of thing, I mean make this decision so quickly. I am hoping I am not biting off more than I can chew. And Nathan will most definitely appreciate your company.
20 months!!! Some price to pay.
That is a tough decision to make!
That means:
Looooooooooooong phone conversations.
Traveling Europe TOGETHER sounds great.
I wish you smooth flight and a fast time zone change adjustment.
Olga: Yeah, that’s where Skype and webcams come in. This is a very economical way to communicate that allows you to see each other. We are trying to focus on positive things right now. But last night, when I told Nathan to think about the good sides of this predicament, he said, “which ones are those?” I think it will be easier for me than for him. Breaks my heart.