Mark to Georgefox

Tomorrow we take Mark to George Fox. I have a lot of mixed emotions. I am happy for him to go, but I know I will miss him very much. I was pondering on why I'm having problems letting go this time and I realized;

We missed the opportunity to start Joel out his freshman year, so we are feeling what we would have felt last year.

Mark is leaving the nest, even though he has been staying with his grandparents, we were still a part of his life, we helped transport him to work, to CCC and to other activities, he was only 10 min away.

Most of all, on Sept 11th we will leave both boys behind when we go back to North Africa, It seems so final, they are now men, who can take care of themselves. They have both proved that this year and especially this summer. Even both guys will be at Fox, I will be missing times I can be with them for special occasions or just because.

I will miss them in North Africa, But I am looking forward to seeing where the Lord leads them and am grateful for family and friends who will be keeping an eye out for them.

thanks.

Time

Time is beginning to run out, We have 5 weeks left before returning to Morocco. I'm trying to finish up those last min. projects that I had cut out or wanted to try before returning. I finished to tote bags and gave one to my mom, made one small purse and have the other cut out. Going through my stash to decide what to add and what to leave.

We met Marks roommate last night, I think they will be a good match. The are both excited to be at college this month.

Karima is now with Belil. He finally arrived yesterday. She was so excited. She hasn't seen him since April. We gave them two nights at a hotel to get reaquainted has husband and wife. Their housing came through, so we get to get them set up this week. The place is furnished so that will make it easier as far as what we need to get them. Just some sheets and blankets and maybe some cookware and food.