Questions for Aubrey

Aubrey has been wanting to give her perspective on things for a while now.  It is interesting to us to see how different a 5 year old processes this whole move compared to her 8 year old sister (Logan answered some questions a few weeks ago.)  We have considered the ages of our girls since early on, and once again realize that they are at pretty good ages to be making this move.  Any earlier it would have been a whole different set of obstacles with little ones, and older children would have had a harder time letting go of social circles.

So we hope you read Aubrey's answers and simply appreciate her heart for how innocent a 5 yr old's perspective is.  She is our most compassionate, tender and thoughtful child.  Along with these traits comes tendencies of being timid, reserved and nervous.  It is exciting for us to think of how God is going to work through Aubrey, given her character, in the way only a child can be an influence.


How are you getting ready for your move to Haiti?
I have been helping my mom decide what to keep and what not to keep.  
I also had to get two shots.  The first one I cried about but the second was no big deal

What do you look forward to doing in Haiti? Why?
Homeschooling because I don't think I have ever done that before and it seems like it could be fun.
I also think hiking to the schools in the mountains could be cool.

What are you a little nervous about in Haiti? Why?
Learning the new language because I don't know much about that.

What do you think you will enjoy playing in Haiti?
Soccer and with the little kids.

What do you think your bedroom will look like?
I think the bug nets are going to be really cool to sleep under.

What is going to be the hardest thing about living in Haiti?
That we only can get water from one tank to drink and wash with.

What are you going to miss?
My friends & family

How do you feel about wearing skirts or dresses all the time?
I feel good about that.

Other things happening around here:

• We are still slowing packing : )
• Tim has called most of the businesses or people who need to know our change of address, or need to be notified to cancel service. (Direct TV and Netflix are gone people)
• We are moving our address to our brother & sister-in-law's house so they will receive any mail that might be sent to us while we are gone.

• 26601 Tucker Dr.  Brandon, SD 57005

• Tim is also working on finalizing our health insurance situation.
• Have had the privilege of getting together with friends & family for lots of 'lasts for a while...'
• I, Sara, am closing in on finishing the list of paintings that were to be done this summer!  This has been a nice break from the crazy of life lately (It may have added to it too!)
• Getting anxious to actually put things in the suitcases for Haiti.  (I sometimes wish someone else was telling me when to do this or that, find myself spinning in circles a lot of days.)