Monday, December 20, 2010

Chaos to Calm?

If I am honest with myself, and those who have witnessed the past several weeks, can testify to the chaotic spirit that hovered and landed upon our lives and overtook our household. The enormity of this move to Rome snuck up on me like a preying lion. We had decided to wait until the purchase of Jon's office was approved and closed before embarking on the final stages of the transition abroad. Well I say final stages, actually it was more like the majority of all that physically needed to be done.
With the help of some special friends coming alongside during such an incredibly hectic and emotional time, we managed to salvage what nerves were hanging on by a thread and pushed forward and through to the bitter end.

As I sit here in Rome, writing the first of many experiences from this most ancient, historic, and amazing city, I am deeply moved by the outpouring of love that has been lavished upon the kids and me.....I cannot begin to express my gratitude....I love all of you!!! Most days leading up to the move were completed with little sleep and skipped meals, but wrapped with love and a lot of prayer from so many of you!!!

Now for the calm....
Although we are currently in a temporary dwelling that is still somewhat unsettled, there is a calm that is transcending all fear, anxiety, and the feeling of, well, a fish out of water! Our current landlord gave Graci some advice yesterday. She told her to write down and remember 5 words a day which will allow her to learn 30 new Italian words every week. She is on it my friends and is falling in love with the city. She told me just today that she feels like she has been here her entire life and loves it!!! We still have a lot of things to do which could continue to produce chaos, but the calm is waiting patiently to overshadow the chaos!!

I look forward in sharing our little corner with you and although in Rome, Carolina is never far away!!! Buona Notte!!

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  2. We are so happy for you guys! I admire y'all for taking bold steps to live a cool life. It will be a great adventure! Go Gamecocks!!!

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  3. Thank you for sharing the details and letting us live vicariously through your family!

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  4. beautifully written.....

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  5. Go Graci! I'll bet Freedom will be fluent first!

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  6. Lisa, This has been the best ever wriiten. I really enjoyed it the best. It sure has been wonderful to receive the pics. that u and Graci have taken and so freely have shared w/ family and friends on FB.Love all of them and I love all of you. Much Love, Mom & ME_ME

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  7. Lisa, thank you so much for sharing your journey and time in another country. I'm sure I will never have the courage to leave my hometown, family & friends, and I admire you greatly for doing so. I am sending prayers and love to you & your family! ♥

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