| Author | |
Diane
Forum Pro
Joined: Feb 01 2006
Location: Ohio
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 371
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 1:17am | IP Logged
|
 |
|
Dayton, Ohio! We found out last Tuesday when the forums were still closed and I haven't had time to post until now. I'm very excited since much of my family still lives in Ohio, including a sister who hs her 4 dc in a small town just south of Dayton. We're hoping to buy some land where we can have a small farm in time. If dh learns to like it there (he fears the lack of sunshine, especially after 3 yrs in Belgium), we may retire from the AF in a few yrs and be able to put down some some roots for our family. Imagine that.
I'd love to hear from anyone in the Dayton area. Christine, I know I owe you a pm.
Our timeline is somewhat accelerated. I hope to fly over with most or all of the kids in mid-May for house-hunting. Jim will finish things here (packout and cleaning) and join us June 1st. In the meanwhile, we are hosting two families visiting separately for a total of five weeks; we'll travel to Lourdes, Avila, and Fatima for our last big trip; and I will make a quick pottery run to Poland. We never do things the easy way.
Yesterday I woke up with a feeling of panic and dread in the pit of my stomach.  This usually leads to depression for me, not exactly the best state to be in when you have a lot to do. I would greatly appreciate any prayers you can offer for me. I'll definitely need them to make it through all that I have to do in the next 10 weeks.
I'm trying to spend very little time here during Lent (and no time blogging). I sure do miss you guys. Please know that you and your families and all of your intentions are in my prayers and heart every single day. 
__________________
Peace,
Diane
Mom to five fair lasses and one bonny prince
The Journey of a Mother's Heart
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Chari
Forum Moderator
Joined: Jan 28 2005
Location: California
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5228
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 1:22am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Congratulations, Diane!!
We will definitely keep you in prayers.......and try real hard not to be jealous of your "last big trip" 
__________________
Chari...Take Up & Read
Dh Marty 27yrs...3 lovely maidens: Anne 24, Sarah 20 & Maddelyn 17 and 3 chivalrous sons: Matthew 22, Garrett 16 & Malachy 11
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
St. Ann
Forum All-Star
Joined: Oct 20 2006
Location: Germany
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2137
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 3:30am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Oh Diane! So soon!?
Maybe I could be a pit-stop on your way to Poland?
I am happy for you.
__________________
Stephanie
Wife and mother to Hannah '96, Maria '99, Dorothea '01, Helena '03
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Mary G
Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 07 2005
Location: Virginia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5790
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 7:45am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Diane, welcome (almost) back to the States. It's always so wonderful to be able to move near family ...
Blessings and prayers for a safe journey with the kids....
__________________
MaryG
3 boys (22, 12, 8)2 girls (20, 11)
my website that combines my schooling, hand-knits work, writing and everything else in one spot!
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
8kids4me
Forum Pro
Joined: May 03 2006
Location: New York
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 328
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 8:26am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Congrats and welcome back!!! My oldest son went to UD, and I really like the area.
__________________
Cindy B, mama to 8 great kids, and 5 grandbabies!
http://www.magnolialane.wordpress.com
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
msclavel
Forum All-Star
Joined: July 26 2006
Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 781
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 8:33am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Diane,
How wonderful to know you will soon have a new home back in the states. Though I will admit, I'm sad you won't be returning to Virginia. I will be praying that all this transition time goes smoothly, especially for your mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
alicegunther
Forum All-Star
Joined: Jan 28 2005
Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1992
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 8:34am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Wow, how wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure Rebecca is already celebrating!
__________________
Love, Alice
mother of seven!
      
Cottage Blessings
Brew yourself a cup of tea, and come for a visit!
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
amyable
Forum All-Star
Joined: March 07 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3798
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 9:04am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Sounds exciting!! I will be praying for your state of mind, and all the details of the move and the coming weeks! 
__________________
Amy
mom of 5, ages 6-16, and happy wife of 
The Highly Sensitive Homeschooler
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Rebecca
Forum All-Star
Joined: Dec 30 2005
Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1898
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 9:22am | IP Logged
|
|
|
alicegunther wrote:
Wow, how wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure Rebecca is already celebrating! |
|
|
Right you are, Alice dear!
Wahoo!!!! This is such great news, Diane!
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
ladybugs
Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 07 2005
Location: California
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3732
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 9:55am | IP Logged
|
|
|
So exciting, Diane!!
You definitely have our prayers for all your needs and intentions!
__________________
Love and God Bless,
Maria P
My etsy store - all proceeds go to help my fencing daughters!
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Becky Parker
Forum All-Star
Joined: May 23 2005
Location: Michigan
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2582
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 12:07pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
That is exciting Diane! I grew up in Dayton and while growing up there I lived in the Eastern part, then the Southern part and then the Northern part!. If you have questions, I'd be happy to answer what I can. I also know of a few Catholic homeschoolers that live in and around the area. One is actually in Xenia, which is a bit of a drive, but if you want I can try to get some contacts for you.
__________________
Becky
Wife to Wes, Mom to 6 wonderful kids on Earth and 4 in Heaven!
Academy Of The Good Shepherd
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
cvbmom
Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 15 2005
Location: Ohio
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 930
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 1:08pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Diane,
If you need a place to stay or any help while here in Dayton in May, you are always welcome!
We'll be glad to have you living here and can't wait to meet you one day.
PM me sometime when you get a chance...
God bless,
Christine
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Rachel May
Forum All-Star
Joined: June 24 2005
Location: Kansas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2057
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 3:02pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Diane, I'll keep praying for you!
__________________
Rachel
Thomas and Anthony (10), Maria (8), Charles (6), Cecilia (5), James (3), and Joseph (1)
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
mary
Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 17 2005
Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 691
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 3:05pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
i live a bit further south - in cincinnati. let me know if i can help you. your last trip sounds fantastic!
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Maria B.
Forum All-Star
Joined: Jan 16 2006
Location: Virginia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 544
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 3:51pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Diane, you are in my prayers during this big change for you and your family. I am a bit disappointed you will not be back her in Northern Virginia, but so happy you will be near family and many new friends.
__________________
Maria in VA
Proud Mom to 10 Great kids!
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
chicken lady
Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 27 2005
Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2315
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 3:54pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Diane I have good friends in the Af who are stationed in Dayton! We go to see them so perhpas we can meet face to face.....how exciting!!
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Lisa R
Forum All-Star
Joined: May 29 2005
Location: Ohio
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 789
|
| Posted: March 08 2007 at 4:02pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Oh, I'm so jealous! We've been trying to get stationed at Wright-Patt for years!!! The Air Force is keeping us where we are  (sorry fellow Washingtonians, but I really don't like it here) until dh retires in May 2009. Then we are FINALLY moving to Dayton!!
I'll be watching this thread for ideas on where to buy/build a house (we lived in Columbus before) and on the Catholic homeschool community. Something my current area is sorely lacking in a big way. 
__________________
God Bless!
Lisa, married to my best friend, Ray and loving my blessings Joshua (17)and Jacob(15), Hannah(7) and Rachel (5)!Holy Family Academy
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Diane
Forum Pro
Joined: Feb 01 2006
Location: Ohio
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 371
|
| Posted: March 09 2007 at 5:30pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and prayers. The weight feels lifted a bit already. Y'all are the best, you know that, don't you?
If I can survive the next ten weeks  , I really believe this move is going to be an answer to prayers for our family. To live near my wonderful extended family...to be able to afford some land...to be part of a community of Catholic hsers...wow. It's a funny thought though. I can't imagine too many people who would be very thrilled about moving from Brussels to Dayton. We really have appreciated the opportunity to live here and to travel throughout Europe...but I've never been a more patriotic American than I am now. I'm ready to come home.
Maria and Maria , I thought for sure we'd be headed back to VA. And I honestly wouldn't have minded at all---we had such amazing and beautiful friends there (like you!). VA was Elena's first choice, being the closest thing to a home that she's known. Thankfully, she's sanguine, and her disappointment is nothing that a horse can't cure. (She's been saving since she was 7, and that dream may finally come true.) You can be sure that we'll be back in VA whenever we can...I've got a sweet godson in Annandale who ensures an annual visit at the very least.
Becky, funny you should mention Xenia...we've been looking (online) in that area, since it will be halfway between my dh's and my bil's workplaces. I'd love to get in touch with your friends.
Stephanie, are you on the way to Poland?! We'll stop and pick you up---you can join us for the weekend. Everyone needs one more piece of pottery. I'll be so sad if I have to leave Europe without seeing you.
Christine, you are such a generous soul to offer your home. I do have six LOUD children, have you forgotten? Plus a sister in Hillsboro who hasn't seen those children for three yrs. But I do look forward to meeting you and your beautiful family very soon.
Molly, please let us know when you are coming and we will host a 4Real BBQ. People say that you are the sweetest woman ever.
Lisa, I'll see you in 2009 (if not sooner), and Rebecca, I'll see you in June!
Thanks again to all of you. This community is such an incredibly beautiful blessing.
__________________
Peace,
Diane
Mom to five fair lasses and one bonny prince
The Journey of a Mother's Heart
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Forum Locked) 
4Real Forums : Tea and Conversation
Topic: We are moving to...
