Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Finally

So I was 17 years old before I ever left the country. I went to Germany for almost a year after I graduated from high school as an exchange student. It was a great way to get out and see some of the world and visit my German sister who lived with my family for almost a year a year before that. I didn't live with her but got to travel and see her and her family a few times. She has remained an important person in my life and in my family's life as has her family. She surprised me by flying in for my wedding. A few years later, she coached me before I interviewed for a job. She is just a wonderful woman. And in May, she will be getting married to her girlfriend of about 5 years, Olga. Olga is another wonderful lady who my kids fell in love with right away. And while I wish I could take them, sadly. Eh, well not so sadly they will not be going to her wedding. They are a bit sad not to see their Aunties get married but understand that they have school. Harry is still breast feeding and will be at that time. So today, we finally went down to the post office with all his paperwork and pictures and got his passport started. He will be our youngest traveler at just under a year.
  Maggie and Max went to the Philippines when she was just under two years of age.  Harry will be getting to visit two continents  in just a few months and he won't get to remember any of it. But I look forward to it because his Great Grandfather will get to see him and the kids.
  And for Germany, thankfully my best friend is going with me so we will be doing a two on one, whew! I couldn't imagine traveling overseas with a baby by myself.  I am just looking forward to the travel and seeing our friends and relatives this year in far flung places.
  And now Harry will have his own id.

2 comments:

  1. Yeah for German exchange students (we had one too who I still keep in touch with), weddings and overseas travel! I hope you and Harry have a wonderful trip!

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  2. Sounds like it is going to be a great trip! And some nice one-on-one time with Harry too.

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