It is almost a year now since my family returned to Maine, USA from Hong Kong. In a number of ways, it has been wonderful - Alex and Chika like their school and are making new friends; they have both taken driver's education and have obtained their driver's permit. They are beginning to save for their first cars.
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| Visit to Rangeley, Maine |
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| Winter in Maine. |
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| Joni |
They have also been having other opportunities. They both played American football in the fall of 2013. In addition, Chika did wrestling and performed very well in it. He also served as a page in the Maine House of Senate in February 2014.
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| Chika with Senator Hill (York County) |
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| Football Season: Chika, Harlon & Alex |
Alex participated in their high school prom and liked it.
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| Alex ready for his prom. |
Also, Tamari and I are better connected with our local church and friends.
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| At the Afolayan's |
However, in other ways, it has been tough. Tamari and I have not had full time-time jobs and have greatly "burned" through our savings. We are still living with Joni, my sister-in-law, who has graciously accommodated us in her house. That said, God has been helping us and the tide is turning for the better.
