At the end of every school year, the kids and I would say"Let the wild rumpus begin!"from Maurice Sendak's "Where the wild things are" ... And now I find myself saying it to start an adventure. Allan and I are here in Washington,D.C.with about a half hour until we have our first official Peace Corps meeting and meet our fellow volunteers headed to Macedonia!
And oh, what a mess of emotions I am right now! I'm so proud of and excited for Allan and me doing something that honestly took some bravery, so sad to be leaving family and friends and grand babies! We will miss so much....watching these grand babies grow, coffee from my own coffee pot in my own house in my own mug, the ease that being comfortable in your own surroundings brings. We will gain so much....meeting new friends, learning a new language (yup, Macedonian), watching ourselves grow (mentally, not physically, I hope, although the food looks terrific there!).
Time to brush my teeth, put on my brave face and head to our meetings....thanks again for all your kind words of support!!
Rock on, Kathy and Allan! We are so proud of you and wish you the very best.
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ReplyDeleteHi guys - glad things are going so well for you. I knew you'd like Botswana.
ReplyDeleteIf you get the chance, try some of this - Tikves, Bella Voda wine - 50% Vranec, 50% Plavec. Made in MAK. Probably not as good as the rakija but maybe.
Beve and I are climbing Badger again tonight. Max is enjoying it but not as good company as you. Good companion, just not as good a conversationalist.
Keep enjoying yourselves!!