April 3 2013

It has been so long since I have blogged. I apologize for the delay, but life has been SO busy. It seems like every second of every day is a whirlwind and yet, somehow, there is STILL so much to be done. I guess I should just get on with it and tell you what has got my mind so busy these days...

It just so happens that...

Oh wait...

Maybe I won't let the cat out of the bag just yet...


So anyway, where was I? Oh yes. Life is so busy. Every day is full of things. I used to say things like, "Oh I have a really busy Saturday, so we better not make plans for that day." However, these days its seems like that Saturday has turned into my every day. I do not remember when I actually last officially had a whole day off. It is crazy. Church work, drum lessons, Roma school, English lessons, Albanian lessons, Worship practices, media, church events... and not to mention house work, friendships and everything that goes into that.

I was looking at my calendar today and realized that I am booked solid until the 8th of May, which is utterly crazy because thats the day when...

Oh wait.

I forgot.

I'm not telling.

So anyway, life has been crazy. It seems like the Roma school year will be ending early this time, because so many other things are going on in the next few weeks. I think this week will actually be our last official teaching week and then at the end of next week I have planned an outing for the girls. We will be going out for a shopping trip and play time to celebrate the end of the year. Its a good thing it is ending early because that frees up some time for me to prepare for...

...that thing.

The one I am not supposed to be telling you about.

Hmmm......


OH YA! I forgot to tell you. One of the most amazing things happened yesterday. My mentor (father figure of sorts) came to Elbasan and I got to see him for the first time in nearly three years. I was beside myself. He will be here in Elbasan for about 10 days, and I hope to spend a little more time with him before he goes. I have to make that happen, even if I am busy thinking about...

You know.

Another thing you should know about is the amount of people visiting here in Elbasan right now. There is a lovely couple who has come from England to serve in our church for 3 months. Kerri and I are having so much fun hosting them and just having some time to hang out with them. They are awesome. There is also another couple coming in two weeks time to visit for ten days. They have been here before and Kerri and I are SO excited to see them again. Oh and speaking of Kerri (my roommate just in case you don't know) the person who introduced us (Looooooong GOD ordained story) will be coming back for a visit on the 9th and will be staying for 2 months! WOW! That means that before they go...

...something will happen.

Something I haven't told you about.

Yet...



Ok...


Here it goes...


Julie's BIG announcement:


I AM COMING HOME!!! That's right, I (your favorite missionary) will be home in May for a visit. I am so excited to be able to finally make the official announcement, and I hope you are all as happy to see me as I am to be able to see you!

Wow....

...it feels good...

...to let the cat out of the bag.


Thanks for reading,

Julie