18 May 2009

Moving to Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Skyline
Yes, you heard it right! We are moving to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the summer. Justin is taking an internship there where he'll be working for Laureate Education Inc.. We are really excited! As crazy as it sounds to move the family to a strange, foreign country for the summer, it feels right and we are looking forward for an adventure! We leave in three weeks and are rushing getting everything in order to leave.

Some things that I am excited about:
  • Justin gaining experience from and contributing to Laureate Education
  • Experiencing a different culture
  • That most Malays speak some English - a huge relief
  • Taking the kids on fun day trips
  • Going to a branch for church
  • Going to open markets and eating yummy seafood
  • Possibly making our way over to Russia at some point to see my parents on their mission
  • Having a husband that comes home from work and is home! A break from the constant studying!
Some things that I am not so excited about:
  • 90 degree weather with 70% humidity
  • Flying long, well SUPER long, flights with two young children
  • Possibly making one of those same flights home without Justin, we may come home early if Shelley's doctor says she cannot go three months between check ups
I'm sure there are many more things I will be excited about once I know more about where we will be staying and what is in the area. Wish us luck. This will be quite the adventure!

11 comments:

The Bennetts said...

Life is always an adventure - wish we could visit you there!

JenErik said...

wow. wow. wow.
Exciting.
Love you.

Jannie said...

WOW!!! That is crazy and exciting!!! I hope you can blog over there so we can see pictures of where you're living!!! Good luck getting ready to go (and on the airplane...I can't even imagine!) Sounds like an adventure!

Rach said...

Sweet Sweet!!!!!!!!!!! Im stoked for the experience you will have!! It wil be awesome to get that far away for a while....hehehehehehe
this is from Jase by the way
Jase

Lara said...

Wow, Good Luck! You are very brave but you can do it. What awesome memories you will make while you are there.

Endless Days and Northern Nights said...

WOW! How exciting for you! I can't wait to hear all of your adventures! Be safe and have SOOO much fun!

Danielle and Derrick said...

My goodness! That's great! I didn't know anything about that place so I looked it up on Wiki. I guess it has the tallest twin buildings in the world. That would be fun to see!

Chad and Kayla said...

Brenley, that is awesome!! What a great adventure that will be! I'm excited to hear about it and see all your pictures. Good luck!!

Ashlee said...

We are way too excited for you! I cannot wait to see what is it like to chill over there. Don't have too much fun without us! You will though, I just know it.

Rachel said...

We are really excited for you guys! Wish we could come and visit...you are gonna have a great time! XXOO

Gloria said...

Wish we could visit you!! It will e a real adventure and great memory maker! HOpefully Russia works out!