Here are three pics taken at the Belgium Airport almost one year ago. They had a future in them that we didn't know at the time...
our baggage
sleeping devin in front of a fav store
a store with a name fitting for me.
Why pics in this airport you ask?
well
big
news:
DEVIN AND I ARE MOVING TO BELGIUM IN AUGUST!
We are going for Devin's work. There is a factory an hour south of Brussels that Dev will take charge of. We plan to be there beginning of August til December. I got a work visa, and will work right alongside Devin. There is an apartment we will be staying in that the company owns in the same building as the factory. I can't wait to see it. The city is in the Walloon region, where French is the primary language. We are 2.5 hours from the Holland Temple.
I remember flying in to Belgium last year. It was early in the morning. There were green fields everywhere. The houses all resembled each other, and looked small and brown spotted with little blue pools. Then, I already had good vibes about the place because a friend has lived there and loved it. In the airport, three languages were spoken for any announcements made, one in French and one in Flemish(a French influenced dialect of Dutch) and of course English. Little did I know that the last country we traipsed around in, even if it was just for a wee three hour layover, on our way home from our backpacking rendezvous would be the next returning european destination for me and home for a little while. We know it won't be long term, at most about 6 months.
We are excited. We've felt the Lord supporting us. We feel humbled. We don't speak French-ahh! We have faith. We will miss our family terribly. We are excited for the challenge. We look forward to the missionary work. We are about two hours from Paris=we want and welcome visitors:) We've heard it is a beautiful country. We know that if we trust in God, all things will work together for our good.
On that note, there is much to be done in about a month. Namely, soak up America and family and see as many of you as possible before we leave! Gotta cram it in while we can!
10 comments:
That sounds so exciting! What an wonderful adventure for you two! I can't wait to see all the updates from Belgium! ((hint hint...haha:) ))
So excited for you guys! We'll miss you like crazy, but we know you'll have a wonderful time. You'll have to blog TONS, so we can keep up on your adventures. :)
What fun adventures you will have! I wish you were there now so we could come visit from Germany! We will be home from or travels on June 23rd..we would love to see you before you leave!
Wow! That is wonderful! What will Devin & you be doing exactly? :) It sounds exciting!
I am so excited for you two! I am seriously going to come visit - saving my pennies already. Call me so we can get together before you leave! Love you!
Wow! Thats awesome! We would LOVE to do something with you guys before you go but understand if you guys are too busy. Do you ever come to Provo/Orem? I miss you
Congratulations! That's so exciting! 6 months will fly by but will probably be some of the most memorable times of your life. I'm so excited for you!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW EXCITING!!! Mare! We need to talk! I will miss you. I will see you in December!!
That is so great and exciting. We are so happy for you guys. Good Luck and be safe :)
Mare! I am so so excited for you two! What a fun little adventure. That is one of my dreams. I have a friend who lived there last year for a few months with her husband and loved it! I can't wait to see all the posts (make sure you post!) I will be wondering about all the fun experiences you'll have out there. Love you to pieces mare!
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