It has been weighing heavily on my mind of late that this is our "last year" with D.
He hits the big 19 this June and so that means next year it's "Bye bye D, hello mission".
I can't lie the thought of him leaving is just unbearable sometimes.
He is such a great help and support and there is no-one that I know who doesn't love and respect him.
So since we are all about making memories, we have been toying with the idea of a last family holiday.
Make it memorable? Yes.
Make it big? Not necessarily.
Make it small? Could be nice.
We have been looking at a few options.
Now D's best buddy is in the States for a year with his family and he plans on leaving for his mission from the US so it would mean 3 years without seeing each other.
We asked the kids if they could have a holiday to go anywhere where would they choose.
The vote was unanimous. They all wanted to go to the States.
After some deliberation, a sleepless night worrying about Big J in respite for 18 days, budgeting and the like it's booked and we are off in July for two weeks in America!
Can't wait!
oh that's awesome!!! I'm so jealous. My dream is to go to the States with my family sometime, but of course it's too hard as we couldn't leave Noah behind, and also couldn't travel with him. Have you been before? You will have such a fantastic time!
ReplyDeleteA terrific holiday for your family. Yay, how exciting. Look forward to hearing all about your adventure. :)
ReplyDeleteI think you should have sent the family to the States and you should have come to Italy via London to see me .....
ReplyDeleteLisa-Jayne, I love your blog! I am so excited that you are able to take this holiday, we are really looking forward to seeing Deegan for a few days, Tom especially! He has lots of ideas of places to take Deegan, and the girls will be at YW Camp so he will have him all to himself!!
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