Monday, May 9, 2016

Memories

I have put off writing a blog post as long as I can. I haven't been able to find the words that can describe the last few weeks let alone the last four months here in Zwolle. They have been emotional to say the least. There are times when I come home after everyone has gone off to bed and I find myself clinging to memories of the semester. I find myself in the chair after several moments of silence and realize that I have tears trailing down my cheeks. I have been trying to prepare myself for the moment that I say my final "see you later." Its not easy to leave a place where you have made four months of memories, but the thing about memories is that you can take them with you. So, here are my top 5 memories that I hope never to forget:

(1) Saturday night pancakes followed by Wie is de mol (in the first few months). In the words of Yoran "the best night!"

(2) The horse ride in the park. What a surprise adventure! You could hear our laughter across the field and see our smiles for miles and miles! Aniek and I even got to drive the horse duo.

(3) Laser gaming. Pitting family members against each other. Blue vs. Red who will win?

(4) Baking cookies and cake pops with the girls.

(5) Tea time. Even if everyone is on their phone or the girls have gone to bed already. I love this little ritual of a cup of tea to end the day.

So as I sit here on my last evening with the family de Boer, I am sad to leave, but I am immensely grateful for these memories that I have to take with me.

***Additional memories see dinner time post



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Heavenly Father, I stand in awe of you and the works that you have done. Thank you for placing me in such a loving home where memories are made and you name is honored. Bless this family for they have been a blessing to me

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#family

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Instagram


"In memory of the VALOR and the SACRIFICES which hallow this soil" // we were able to reunite three generations today as we remembered Rudolf Olson ( my great great uncle) the day before the Netherlands #Liberationday // #katiespiceurope #omarmdevrijheid via Instagram http://ift.tt/1rUNrZu

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Instagram


You're cute! Can I keep you? Welcome to the tulip fields parents!! #holland #katiespiceurope via Instagram http://ift.tt/1W0BqOy