Transitions

 It has been a long time since I posted an update. There hasn't been much to tell, but a few things have been happening behind the scenes. 

We sold our house in Ankeny really quickly.  Awesome, except it was too fast! Today we transition into an apartment in Ankeny, while they pack up our house and get ready to ship our things across the ocean.  Crazy.  The apartment is furnished for us and we came with only suitcases, plus things we can get rid of easily.  

There have been several hiccups and delays, but we're here for now and trust the timing is right! We will be in the apartment for a about 7 weeks, and finish out school here.  We will hope for all the paperwork to be finalized  and right after school we will head to Italy.  The boys are happy to be finishing out school here, and summer in Italy sounds especially wonderful!! 

For now we are in transition mode, not always easy but we're praying for flexible children (and parents).  We've been blessed with amazing friends and family that are willing to step in and help with all kinds things.  

I'm hoping the next time we update it will be when we've bought those tickets to Italy!  Until then.... 
 


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