It was supposed to take my husband, Pat, three months to set up a business in Panama. What originally seemed to be an ambitious undertaking has proven to be a monumental challenge.
So now it's been two years...and we've just moved down to Panama to join Pat.
Here's the pitch: "Move down to Panama for one year. We'll rent out the house. I'll get the business going. We'll be together again."
Done deal. My daughter and I were at the breaking point...too many months of waiting for Pat's all-too-short visits amidst a mounting pile of bills. It was time to get our lives back in balance.
In the back of my mind, through packing up the house and tying up all the loose ends, I kept wondering if we would, in fact, return after all. I said my teary good-byes to my friends, family and my perfect little home. A year in Panama would be a nice change of pace, but a lifetime there wasn't what I was after.
We miss you, but can't wait to read about your adventures.
ReplyDeleteQuite an adventure... I'm sure there will be all sorts of wonderful and not-so-great parts to it. Best of luck adjusting to the different environment, culture, etc.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog - awesome photo, pithy details - you really have a knack for writing.
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How exciting! This in my opinion is a precursor to your book. As you know,I have always thought you should write... you are so good with words. I feel you could be down there to fulfill just such a mission...you are forced to use those other creative talents. Lord knows you have many,which have been proven, but this one needs to be cultivated and nurtured. I can't wait to see the movie that follows the book...kind of like "Eat, Pray, Love."
ReplyDeleteAlso, you never mentioned you had those thoughts while packing up the house!! Remember my fear as that you would not return after a year?!
Please come back. I miss you.
XO
Suzy
Hi to Mads/pat.
i'm looking forward to reading about more of your adventures! and, yes! please write a book!
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