Sadly after months of discussion and planning, we found out late last week that our opportunity for an international assignment was officially canceled due to some external circumstances beyond our control. We were so close we even had an offer in hand, but alas, better luck next time...
There's far too much to explain in a short post, but it's best to say we have mixed emotions. We're sad because we'll be missing out on all of the amazing opportunities that would have been on our doorstep, but we're excited for everything we'll get to experience - friends and family, babies, graduations, weddings, etc. God is sovereign, and we trust in His plan. We felt certain that Europe was God's plan for us, but apparently it was just going through the process that was the plan for us. We are not the kind of people who find satisfaction in the daily grind of suburban life, so it's a little hard to lay down this dream without thinking about the next adventure.
So for now, back to the drawing board. We recommit to goals we had been pursuing and we refine some others. We get to be excited about the hydrangeas we planted last year and schedule lots of cycling events and 5k runs. It kind of sucks, but hey, at least now I can say "Meine Frau ist sehr schön, und ich liebe sie sehr!"
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