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My mom (Kathy Holzer) was nice enough to drive over and pick up the kids to take them to "The Ranch" (as the kids refer to it) for the weekend, so Dana & I have had three days to just enjoy each other and relax a little. We went out to dinner and even relaxed at home Saturday evening and watched a movie together. ("Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid" seemed like an appropriate title in light of their adventures in Bolivia!)
But we also spent time sorting through stuff to figure out what we're going to get rid of, and what can be stored while we're out of the country. As with so many things in life, Dana & I have different experiences even as we share the same one. I love seeing junk get thrown out, and knowing that we are purging useless stuff from our life. Dana has sentimental attachments that make it harder for her to get rid of those things.
And just as we know that in so many little things in life we have very different experiences, we are very aware of the fact that our three years in Bolivia will bring vastly different emotional realities. At times, it is difficult to look past those differences, but at the same time, we know we can rely on each other. This doesn't necessarily come naturally, but we know that through our mutual faith in an all-powerful God, we "can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Phil. 4:13)
And it also allows us to set aside those fears and worries for another day, and celebrate and enjoy life today! Thanks to the many of you who have been a part of our lives over these past ten years, and we look forward to seeing what the next ten brings.
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