Story to tell about my big family (Grossfamilie):
Last Friday my twin girls graduated; it was such a nice day. Marie sew her silk dress completely alone always in between learning for the final exams and she did quite well. For Monique (3 minutes younger than her sister)
I was the one to sew the dress for her (blue silk) - however, right when I wanted to start she said she was successful in applying to work as a counselor for Camp America and was placed for Camp Hirock in Great Barrington Massachusetts. We were so happy for her but had to rush and apply for the visa in US embassy in Frankfurt. There was a lot of paperwork to be done - she had to have medical tests as well all within a very limited time of 10 days only. The embassy said they could not issue the visa in 2 days only but Camp America already had booked the flight for her last Friday. So she nearly was crying and fearing they would not send her....Good thing in all the confusion she now was able to attend the academic celebration and the leaver's ball which took place that named Friday (June 21st). So we finally bought the dress...
Then Camp America told us they would book another flight for her on Tuesday. The US embassy was so kind they really issued the visa and sent it straight to our home. Happy she was...
What made me cry was the moment when Marie and Monique kissed each other Goodbye - it will be for 13 months that my girls will not see each other because Marie will leave to volunteer for one year in a college in
New Zealand (St. Kevin's in Oamaru) and it nearly broke my heart. It is the first time after 19 years that they will be so far away for over a year.
Yesterday morning Monique left to New York and then
catched bus/train to Massachusetts and finally arrived in the YMCA camp HiRock which is said to be very beautiful in the Berkshire mountains
I am glad there are Cuties in America and in New Zealand - so my girls will not be alone
Love and Hugs to all Cuties in the world - especially to those with children overseas for a long time
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Reading this just made me tear up! I would hate for my girls to be so far away from me. However, it sounds as if they are going to have a wonderful adventure and you should be very proud of their accomplishments!
2872Thank you so very much, dear Cutie friends and mothers, for these warm and comforting words. In spite of the fact that the house became very silent now it is such a good feeling to be understood so well. Many did have or will have the same experience - such is life !
But often I think only those who go away can return - and I am also happy for them to take their chances. Two years ago, Jérôme, my youngest son also went to NZ for one year and it was a good feeling to sometimes skype with him or get emails or see those fantastic landscape pictures on facebook or so. It's good that times have changed and that we can stay connected all over the world.
Thank you once more for your time and understanding words - and have a nice weekend
54557My son and his family have been in NZ since 2000. That was the last time we saw them. We only skype.
Best wishes for your daughter so far away from u. Louise
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by grossfamilie
28 Jun 2013
Oh my goodness, dear Louise, such a long time....
Will you have the chance to visit or they visit you...
I cross my fingers for you and pray
Love Maria
462How exciting for them! They look beautiful in their dresses. Best wishes for their wonderful experiences abroad. 13 months is a long time, however it will go faster than you would want.
173695Thank you for sharing this photo they look lovely. congratulations!!!!
26714I cried the I tire time I read my note. I have two daughter also. And I cried when they left for college. I know it's so wonderful for them to fly and stretch their wings. Happy for them both, but for mama left behind it also sad. Time will fly by and their will have grown with so many new experiences. But my heart is still sad for you...good thing to be able to communicate so easily now ...email, Skype, FaceTime etc.
20582they are both beautiful , lovely dresses. 13 months is a long time, so good there's internet , they will have to tell eachother and you wonderful stories. Maybe miles apart but Always close at heart. Hang in there, hugs, Gerry
743310they look beautiful & are both inside & out. I'm sure they will miss everyone & so will you but they also look very capable. well done MOM
299559You have had a busy, exciting and a bit of sadness too in the last few weeks. I think your girls are very brave to move apart. And yes, the Berkshires in Massachusetts are very beautiful. I hope both of the girls send you many pictures.
169064Very pretty girls. They will both experience many new adventures in their year away from each other. I know you will miss both of them tremendously. I will keep them in my prayers. Hugs, Mary
33871Beautiful girls in their beautiful dresses. Thank you for posting. Sarah
255054They are lovely in those beautiful dresses. So excited for them to be able to do what they have applied for and experience new cultures and places. It will be dreadful them being so far away from you and do hope your area has skype or some other way to keep in touch on the internet.
89895Dear Maria, I'm so happy for both girls as they face their new adventures of a lifetime. May God go with them and prayers for you as you live without them for a year or so. One good thing is you can always go for a visit! Love and blessings Chris
P.S. I have not visited America, but I can tell you New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries Ii have ever visited.
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by hightechgrammy
04 Jul 2013
Massachusetts is a beautiful state and where she is going is soooo pretty! The people will be really nice and welcoming to her there! So both girls will be in great places!
234501They're beautiful young ladies. It sounds like they are headed for some wonderful experiences and your life is changing, too. What will you do with all that time you get back? Congratulations and best wishes to all.
6691215626Beautiful girls! They will have Cute friends to help if the need arises.
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360659The girls are adorable. The best of luck to them for the future.
62461Pretty girls!!! I can tell you are really proud of them and rightly so!!!!
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by KCowden
26 Jun 2013
My twin girls are 35 years old and they never stay far from each other. The same as with yours, a bond that can't be broken!
by awesome1
26 Jun 2013
Beautiful young women (they will always be your babies!) I'm sure it was very difficult for you to see them go---and you'll worry about them..but they are getting life experience that you cannot give them---and memories they will keep forever. Be proud for them. You have done your job well.
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