Monday was an exciting day around here for the boys. Evan came to me and asked if he could go fishing in the pond across the street, (you can see it from our front porch) I didn't know where the poles were or what kind of bait to hook up, but he said he could handle it, so he and Luke headed out. After a 1/2 hour I went down to check on them and they had already caught two fish, a bass and a sunfish. Evan didn't want to eat them so he let them go, meanwhile Luke was looking for some way to string them because he wanted to bring home any more that they caught. Luke found a worm for Evan and I helped him attach it to the hook and cast it out for him, as soon as it hit the water I gave the rod to Evan and he was bringing in another large sunfish or brim. They ended up getting 4 onto dry land and one got away, it was so much fun for them that I've had a hard time keeping them focused on school. Luke was trying to head out before 8:30 yesterday. I also love, love to fish so I'm sure that I will be heading down there after school today to try my luck. The pond is private for the neighborhood, and there are only 18 houses in the hood, so it rarely gets fished.
In other extraordinary news, we were laying in bed last night at about 10:30 getting ready to sleep when Nate says "Do you want to go to Israel in June with me and Tony(his business partner) and wife? The pros and cons are thrashing around in my head right now, and I am unsure. These are my thoughts:
Cons (because I always think this way first)
safety - the middle east is not exactly the most tourist friendly place to be heading when you are leaving behind minor children.
Nate is super busy and not a keen oversees traveller.
super long flight.(I hate flying)
leaving the kids for 7-10 days.
wedding to attend in early June
travelling with another couple. This could be a pro for some people, but I tend to desire the freedom that comes with not being accountable to anyone else's schedule. We also aren't super close friends since they live in Co.
mixing a business and pleasure trip. They just rarely work out like you hope.
Pros:
Israel!!!!!!!!!
Probably won't ever get the chance to go again.
Nathan's workload should be lessening by the time we are ready to leave.
Company paying for most of the trip. (I have to pay my airfare probably)
I can put my kids in a day camp for the week we are travelling so that the burdedn of childcare is lessoned.
So that is my dilema. I am leaning towards not going, I know shocking really! I could have gone to England and Australia but I declined those as well, and I'm glad I did. Tony ended up going to Australia and when Nate went to England he was busy working during the day, and then had an associate around in the evening. So that is it in a nutshell.
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Yes but even it Nate is busy you could go on some great tours by yourself. (Yea that sounds good but I wouldn't do it by myself either.) I think I would try to go though. Even if you guys had only a day or two it may be worth it.
Wow, that IS a difficult decision. I think the security is not too bad there. I think that you should research the trip really well before you go. Also you can register your trip with the American Embassy and any problems that you might have can be dealt with much more easily and quickly. How many days would you have in Israel? I have heard the way to go is to hire a driver that stays with you all day, instead of trying to get taxis or buses. This could be expensive but it is most likely not too bad. You and the other wife could 'see the sights' during the day with a driver and then meet up with the hubbies at night. I agree it could be a big disappointment to sit in a hotel room in Israel waiting for Nate to have a minute to go somewhere with you. I would be inclined to go but I always value experience over comfort and sometimes I really don't enjoy myself but the Photos are always really great!! Good luck on your choice : )
Love,
Ash
One boy who throws the fish back and another who wants to string 'em up? Interesting. It must be great to have a pond in front of your house for the kids to fish in.
As for your trip, I'm sure you'll make a choise that you'll be at peace with. Your pros and cons are worth considering. I'm not sure what I'd do in this case.
Ash, the business part would only take 3 days and then they would extend the trip for 4-7 days. (depending on things) My problem is that I always wait for the "right time" to do things like this, and I never know if I am missing a great opportunity or if a better one will present itself later. For instance I could have travelled to Haiti and met Dania already, but I didn't want to go without Nate. It seemed like such an important thing to miss. However, it could have been really great for Dania if I had come already, you never know what scenario is best.
You made the right decision. YOU CANNOT MISS MY WEDDING.
Believe it or not, you DO have other chances of taking a trip to Israel. You do NOT have another chance to come to my wedding.
Also, if Nate won't be coming, maybe you can hitch a ride with Greg??
Oooh. A toughie. I'm at a stage in life where I don't even desire to travel (little children, busy home life, etc.), so I understand why you are leaning toward not going. On the other hand, what a great opportunity to see Israel! I'd be torn, too.
Maybe after the children are grown, you and Nate can jet set around. :)
I'll be a dissenting voice. I say if God opens a door of opportunity that you desire to walk through, start walking through it, holding to the thing ever so loosely, always willing and quick to let it go should things work out that way in God's plan... BUT... should the path be clear for you, don't worry or second-guess... by all means, go and enjoy! :)
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