As I've blogged about, I'm moving.
My wife and I will begin new appointments on July 1, 2008. In the meantime, we've got a lot of packing to do. Please pray that we get it all done in the next couple of weeks. The movers are suppose to show up on 6/25!
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I should add that not only are we concerned about getting our packing done, we're also concerned about the effect of the move on Ethan. As you may know, we brought him home from Korea 4 months ago, which was a pretty traumatic ordeal for him as it involved us taking him away from his foster family.
Now, 4.5 months later, we're going to move him out his next familiar place (although, he'll still have us).
Yesterday, we took him to the doctor for his 1-year appointment and the doctor said that moves are traumatic for babies. Please pray that we can make this as smooth and healthy of a process for Ethan as possible. And, pray especially that God will continue to work in Ethan's life.
For all Ethan has been through, he really has a great attitude and pleasant personality!
YES . . . moving can be tough on children. I will be praying for a smooth transition for Ethan (and you and Joleen).
Yes, moving is tough on the kids. I've moved four times in the last eight years. But, I have to say, that it is much less tough on the pre-schoolers. Their world is not so much the house and surroundings as it is you. And you will still be there. Once they start interacting with others more and making friends - Then they feel the moves a lot more. Yet, they are very resilient and bounce back pretty quick. Also, adversity creates strength. My girls are much more compassionate and open to new friends than most of the kids they meet in small towns who haven't had to make a new friend in years. Those who live in stable neighborhoods for a long time may build deeper relationships, but don't have the skills or desire to start new ones because everyone they know, they've always known. In contrast, my girls have had to build up the courage to approach new people and face either rejection or acceptance.
Your boy will take his cues from you. So, focus on the adventure and not on the trauma.
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Good word, Karl. Thanks!
We're hitting the home stretch and still have a lot of packing to do. The movers will arrive one week from tomorrow. We're excited about the new opportunities!
Thanks for your prayers.
Today was a long and productive day. A couple women from one of Joleen's churches came to our house and watched Ethan while we packed (at two different times). We still have a long way to go, but today was a good day.
We also need a good day tomorrow (Thursday) because we have a busy weekend ahead of us (including our final Sunday in our current ministries). That will leave Monday and Tuesday for us to finish up and prepare for the movers on Wednesday.
Finally, we'll have about 5 days to move in and get as settled in as we can before starting our new ministries July 1, 2008.
One last time (for this request), thanks for your prayers!
We are now in the new place and the unpacking begins. At least, the unpacking shouldn't be as stressful!
Ethan's first night in his new house (his second in the last 4 months; of course, the last one involved us "taking" him out of his known world -- foster family, people, language, etc.) -- was a bit rough, but his second night was much better. We thank God for Ethan's resilience!