I've been wanting to post this for some time but just haven't took the time to sit. So here goes. Jon received information in June that ALL expats are being sent home. I've been saying for the past year that I would go home in heart beat, well, I have to EAT my words! When I was told we might be going home, I have to say it, I was sad. Very, very, very sad. Did I just really say that?! We have adjusted, made friends from all over the world, traveled and just was starting to call the Netherlands home. Yes moving back to Missouri to our beautiful home, fantastic friends, closer to family (okay still not too close), shopping, food choice, etc, etc, etc, sounds amazing. BUT! I still have so much to see here! We haven't even crossed off half the places on my list. I've been hoping and praying that we will be the lucky ones and get to stay in the Netherlands for another 18 months.
As I have reflected on the past 18 months I can truly say our move to the Netherlands was one of the best decisions we've made! (Really, is this me talking?!) It's so hard to explain what life is like outside of your country but it has been great for us. Bailee has grown up so much. She is talking to people and expressing herself more than she ever has. She has made awesome friends in school and has gained so much confidence. If nothing else, this move has been great for her. Chase just rolls with the punches. He is so easy going that we could move him anywhere and he would fit in and be happy. Tally, well, for her she doesn't care where we are as long as we are together. As for Jon and I, we have learned that it is definitely team work to raise our family. Neither one of us could do it without the other. We have learned to appreciate each other and take full advantage of the time we have together.
I love my family! I'm loving this opportunity to be in the Netherlands, learning a different culture, traveling Europe, and spending time with my family. (Really, did someone hack in to my computer and write this?!) Here's hoping for another 18 months!!!!
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You'll miss it once you head home. So, definitely enjoy the rest of your time! :)
So glad you decided to come to Holland. We LOVE the Rasmussens!
I'm praying for another 18 months for you!
I hope you guys can stay longer! There's nothing worse that plans being changed that are beyond your control. I will be praying for you!
The same thing happened to us. I was expecting to be in Korea another year and we were just feeling adjusted when they sent almost all expats home. I had a harder time adjusting to being back in the US than I did leaving it. So many great opportunities with being an expat. I hope you get another 18 months so that I can make it for that visit. BTW, my parents were just there! They had pictures of that same flower place that you have posted on here and I told them they should have looked you up and taken you to lunch or something.
Hoping you can have what is best for your family, good luck! take care, Lis
That's always what happens; once you get comfortable, then you're forced to move on. You should have never gotten comfortable!
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