Adios Lor...for now.

Lor returned to Colombia last week. Neither Dave or I anticipated the connection we would create with Lor when he arrived 10 months ago. He not only impacted our lives, but also but the lives of our extended family, friends, and neighbors. Our hearts have grown tremendously. Thanks Lor, for what you’ve done for us… see you soon.

We had all knew the departure was drawing near and Lor really handled it like a champ as he made his way around the city paying tribute to all of the people who have played a role in his time and success in Sioux Falls. He gave us his last few days, just being together. His departure happened to overlap a trip Dave and I had scheduled to Chicago, so Mag and Anna came to soften the goodbye for all of us. The tears that came upon our final exchange were heavy and real. The kids were so sad because we were all sad, and once Dave and I had left the tears didn't. It was so hard. Like all things, it came with trials and growth on all ends, but ultimately, it was an incredible experience, we are so thankful we took the opportunity to host and grow as a family.

Lor has big plans, they include grad school in Missouri, so he will be back in July to collect the things he left in our basement (:)), and to visit some of his friends before moving to Columbia in early August. I'm so proud of him for pursuing his dreams and pushing on with school. It definitely takes a lot of the sting away knowing he won't be gone for long. And let's be real, he will never actually be gone, this is just the beginning.

Thanks Lor, for what you’ve done for us… see you soon.

Catch with Sully. 

Sweet duo. 

Afternoon at the pool. 

McKennan Park

Muniver crew. 

Lor and I. 

Lor with us and our partner family, the Kimbers.

These two :).

All four in the most tender photo.