Bowman in the Back Room (29 July 2010)

While we were preparing to move to Bangladesh, we got to spend just over a week in Arizona.  While I was there, I prepared mentally with a lot of thought and prayer, 

but also managed to get in some good play time in the pool and over bocce ball at the park.

Grandpa let me visit him at his office,

Mishi let me celebrate her birthday with her,

and Mormor held me while we helped Grandpa harvest the first grapes from his vines.

I even got to share some of my prayer requests for chances to meet all kinds of people to love and who will love me when we get to Bangladesh when some of the great ladies of Arizona threw Mom and me a shower. 

Also, I was dedicated to Christ at Grandpa’s church.  It was very meaningful, but my short attention span had me flirting with the girl next to me while Grandpa was praying.  Still, I understand that this means Mom, Dad, my whole family and many friends are committed to raising me to love God and understand that he loves me.

Of course, I know that life has many aspects to it.  Along with my spiritual dedication, I’ve also been learning to exercise my physical body.  You can see how much I appreciated my workouts with Couzle Nate, my trainer.

(insert funny video of me laughing with Nate here.  Uploads from Dhaka are a bit slow at the moment.)

Thanks everyone who’s helped me prepare for this adventure to Bangladesh.  Our family really appreciates all the help packing and moving boxes, storing furniture and gear, enjoying our favorite places in Montana, and packing five under-50-pound suitcases!