So as we sit in our apartment tonight, I cannot believe that it was just a year ago that we moved here to Shanghai and that tomorrow we move again from this apartment we have called home, to a house that will be our new home here in Shanghai.
So much has changed since we first stepped off the plane. We have already said good-bye to three great families that we have been close to here as they took new assignments abroad and back home. The boys have also changed drastically. Danny arrived more as a toddler as he was still in pull-ups, and Josh was still really a baby. Now Danny has grown into a little boy who when I look at him now looks more like 7 than 4 and Josh is no longer a baby but a toddler heading into little boyhood himself. Dustin and I have successfully plowed through numerous ups and downs here and I believe have kept our family firmly grounded and closely knit together. This being mostly to God's wonderful grace and blessings, than anything that we could have done.
The time has gone so quickly, and now we have graduated into the role of those that welcome the newcomers. They are really easy to spot--they are the ones that look a little (or a lot) uneasy, a little (or a lot) lost, and have the look of complete relief when you talk with them and give them encouragement and support. I have been amazed at the steady stream of people that have moved home or abroad and how many have moved in. It does not matter the time, they are constantly moving in and moving out. It makes life interesting here, but it is also what makes everyone so supportive, welcoming and close knit. We have such an awesome community here and we are so blessed in so many ways.
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