06 January 2008

Countdown to Vince's Departure

Betsy posting a family update--
It's only days until Vince leaves so reality is setting in somewhat. He's trying to decide what to take, what to mail and what to leave. He's also trying to make sure everything at home is as ready as possible for his absence.

Subtracting training days, we only have about 2-3 days left to spend together as family. We hope to have squeeze in something fun together in the middle of planning and packing. We're also working on ways to stay connected - trying to get webcams functioning and setting up myspace and facebook (so he can message teen boys and play Texas Hold'em on Facebook.)

We probably won't have an on-the-ground update from him until the end of the month. It takes several days to travel and get settled. I'll probably be typing most of the updates until he finishes his in-country training and gets into a routine.

3 comments:

momover7cs said...

We are praying for you all!
Standing in the Gap,
Mikaela for the Raine Family

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Unknown said...

Well, it's time to hit the road, or get the wagon on the trial, or rope-up for the climb. It's time to take that last bit of jerky, chuck of Hudson Bay bread, handful of trail mix (with melted yoguart raisins); maybe a biscotti or two with a glass of vino. Happy Trails from Chicago.