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A piece of home arrives in New Zealand

9/20/2012

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We were so excited last week with the arrival of the Didier family here in New Zealand.  As you may know, Tom and Michelle started planning with us a couple of years ago to come to New Zealand.  After much planning, packing, and prayer, they are finally here. 

Tom is an Anesthetist (anesthesiologist, for those of your scoring at home) and has a one year contract with the hospital in Gisborne.   He and Michelle have three kids: Noah (6), Emma (3), and Elijah (almost 2).  We’ve known them since our intern year at the University of Michigan, back when we each just had one kiddo.  We’ve been in church small groups and generally great friends for the last five years.

Having them with us here in New Zealand feels a lot like having family.  (Although we’d love to have some family as well; just sayin’).  We visited them last weekend and had a great time seeing the kids pick right up playing and running together.  Tom and I are looking forward to learning to surf and kite-surf together, as Gisborne has some awesome beaches.  For now they are about a four hour drive away from where we are in Taupo. We’ll be moving to Gisborne for a one year contract in March.

The pictures are from our brief visit with them last weekend.  We can’t wait for more adventures together. 

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Jenna
9/19/2012 11:23:53 pm

It's so fun seeing you all together! Small group just wasn't the same on Sunday without all of you!

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Tom
9/21/2012 08:01:26 pm

Thanks so much for visiting. We had a great time and appreciate the welcome!

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KK
9/24/2012 07:09:09 am

Love your blog guys! Keep it coming:)

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