Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Last Post From Spain . . .

But first a few pictures from Jesse's trip to London.

Jesse and Fede enjoying the sights.



What do you do in a city you've never been to? You see movies-2 of them!


Now onto a good-bye party we had . . .


Follow me on this one . . .
Renae was born on the same day as Mara.
Sammy was born on the same day as Dwight.
Mara and Dwight are married.
Dwight is from Iowa.
Weird . . .



My good friend Amber. Going to miss you friend.



Amber's kids and my kids. Renae and the boys were best buddies. Trust me.



Our best souvenir from Spain.


I don't know even know how to sum up our time here in Spain. All I can say is I'm so glad we allowed God to dictate our steps. It was a big scary decision to move away from family and friends, especially when we had a baby girl. And there were times when it was really hard to be so far away. But overall, it was one big amazing ride. The things we learned here were not things we could have learned back in the States. God knew what He was thinking when He told us we needed to get out of our comfort zone and into an uncomfortable one. All I can say is I highly recommend the stress and heartache of moving overseas. There is nothing like it.

So . . .

19 hours will pass before we leave Madrid.
9 bags are already checked into the airport.
7 carry-on bags are also packed and sitting in our hotel room.
4 Massons will board the plane with the 7 bags, a carseat, and a stroller.
2 Masson's will be seriously lacking in sleep during the 9.5 hour plane ride.
0 tears will be shed by Jesse. Heartless . . .
Too many tears will be shed to count by Julie.
Nos echaremos de menos Madrid . . .

8 comments:

Jenny said...

I'm crying for you Julie! We love you!

Nate and Natalie said...

I can't believe your time is already done, it went by so fast. We'll pray for safe trip back to the United States and a easy transition.

The Grout Family said...

I hope your trip back to IA goes smoothly! I think it was so awesome that you and Jesse decided to follow God in going to Spain for couple years!!!

Wendi Reger said...

Madrid will miss you also. So thankful for the time you were able to go but also thankful to have all my chickies closer to home.

Scott & Julie said...

God directs our steps. Every.Single.One.Of.Them

He will lead you home - wherever that is and He will lead you away -wherever that is.

Maybe there will come a day where He will lead you back.

Praying for you both! Enjoy the flight back. We enjoyed flying that airline back to the states.
Tell Jesse he'll get to have hot tea on board.

Anonymous said...

Praying for safe and un(bad)eventful travel.
And Jesse- was Sherlock Holmes good? I want to see it so bad.... but I think I'll wait 'til netflix instead of going to London! :)
-Britt

Mandi said...

Wow! I can't believe your time in Spain is up already. As much as I'm excited to see you again, I'm sad for you because I know what it's like to fall in love with a country, a people group. My heart aches for this bittersweet time for you. I love you my dear cousin!!

Meredith said...

Praying you have a safe trip home...can't wait to see you all!