This is our season of transition. I could write a book about it all and maybe someday I will write more, but for now I'll just share with you the timeline of our next few months since that seems to be the most common question we are asked. We appreciate your prayers for us (and our children) as we transition and go through the many changes and emotions of repatriating.(btw, a great blog I was told about regarding re-entry / repatriating is: http://www.scrapingraisins.blogspot.co.nz/ )
March 31 Kevin finished at Chinese Alliance Christian Centre after 5 years of ministry.
April 1 I finished at Cockle Bay School, after 9 years working there - 3.5 as office staff and 5.5 as a teacher.
April 2-11 Kevin and I pack, pack, pack..... with only a few visits pre-booked during that time, otherwise we would never get everything done! We need to stay home and work, even though it is far more fun to go out and visit!!
April 11 Danae and Devon arrive in Auckland, from Brisbane, for a 2 week visit
April 12 The movers come and take our stuff away - mostly cherished possessions, very little furniture. It will be shipped to a storage unit in Edmonton, as this seemed the most central location. It will take 10-16 weeks to arrive.
April 16-24 We take our wonderful family of 7 for one week in Rarotonga! Rest, relax and enjoy each other's company! Can't wait!!!
April 26 Danae and Devon return to Australia for one month before moving on to Amsterdam to work and live.
April 29 Kevin and I hug our kids at the airport (and cry) and go to Hawaii for one week to catch our breath before repatriating back to Canada
May 7 We arrive in Grande Prairie (where both sets of our parents live) and stay for two weeks, where we will purchase a truck and holiday trailer in which we will live for the summer
May 20 - Jun 6 We will be in Calgary, celebrating my dad's 80th birthday, visiting family and friends, and attending CMA General Assembly
Jun 11 - 27 We will be in Kelowna - some time spent at Bruce and Niki's and some time spent at Todd's Tent and RV in Peachland
June 30 - July 3 We will be at Lake Nakamun family camp where Kevin's brother will be speaking and we will have a Nichol family reunion with Kevin's 2 brothers' families and his parents
July 6 -11 We will be in Drumheller for a Reimer reunion
July 11 until whenever we will set up camp in Grande Prairie/Beaverlodge as we wait and pray for where God will send us next
Exciting times ahead. You will be missed here in New Zealand
ReplyDeleteOh you adventursome Nichols, we will be praying for you and trusting that as always, the Lord will guide your path. You are an inspiration. Love, Gayle Liman
ReplyDeleteAw our dear friends we know God will lead you through your next adventure as always.So glad we will be able to keep in touch through the amazing world of technology. Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand.Love Debbie and Morgan.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Lots happening over these next few months. Would love a visit when you're in this area. Praying for the Lord's leadership. Will your other daughters be staying in New Zealand?
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