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Monday, May 18, 2009

Rock Collections, Oh My....

As a logical adult, I KNOW that taking two little boys' rock collections to Japan is silly and makes no sort of sense at all.

As a third culture kid (TCK) myself, I know how important it is to have some of your favorite THINGS in a new location. I've been wrestling with and praying about what to do and how to explain to Mike that really it is NOT a Lucille Ball sketch, but we do need to take some rocks with us to Japan.....rocks from AK, from OR, from CA, from TX, from Hobby Lobby.....

Nolan (10) took out a few of his favorites and gave the rest of his collection to his friend Erik. This was with no prompting at all and I think Erik will value the gift for what it is - a part of Nolan's heart.


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Zander took a few that he didn't care about and got rid of them. Notice the difference in personality and possibly maturity to understand that all can't come.


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We got rid of enough household goods that I suspect we can ship some wheat berries and rocks. ::snort:: Right, Mike? I put MY Texas shaped rock, a gift from a young man who was once a young rock collector, into storage. ::snort::

I'm SO thankful Mike told the painters they HAD to wait until next week or not do the job at all. Sooooooo Thankful.

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©2009 D.R.G.

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6 comments:

  1. Renee5/18/2009 6:37 AM

    Praying the movers will ship the wheat berries. And if so that they will stay sealed throughout the moving process.

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  2. DeEtta @ Courageous Joy5/18/2009 9:34 AM

    We've been told they will. They are still factory sealed in 45 lb buckets....they won't ship bags of wheat. Both companies who came last week said it would be fine - I guess we'll see about this company.

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  3. The Deal Mom5/18/2009 10:38 AM

    Continuing to pray for your family during your move!

    I'm giving you a bloggie award from my deal blog. http://thedealmom.blogspot.com/2009/05/thank-you.html . Don't feel like you need to pass it on right now. In fact, please don't! But just know that I find your blog "Lovely".....

    Jen in Wa

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  4. Heather5/18/2009 12:18 PM

    Praising God for the desired paint delay!

    And I'm proud of both Nolan and Zander for parting with their respective treasures.

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  5. Anonymous5/19/2009 4:48 AM

    Sis:

    Wonder where the boys got their love of rocks? :):) Looks like they have some interesting ones.

    love/prayers Mom T

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  6. Wild Homeschool Family5/20/2009 4:04 AM

    The rocks and grain head to Japan! Be sure to label the box "rocks" LOL, Just picturing the movers reaction.

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