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“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

― Howard Thurman

So, for many years, Kris and I have wished that we would have spent a year abroad as students.  In the early years of our marriage, we logged as many miles around the globe as our meager bank accounts and measly vacation days would allow, but we couldn’t shake that feeling.  Then, came the kids.  The travel didn’t dry up completely, but ....let’s just say, it was changed.  It’s hard to feel truly adventurous with a diaper bag and stroller in tow.  The highlight of any trip for them was the pool.  Made no difference where it was.  They got a little older - no more car seats - and we took them on a trial spin of Europe.  They were amazing - they got it!  Then over French cocktails at Left Bank, one of us got a little glint in their eye, and said. “what if we could.....?”

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A Chronicle of the Olander Family’s year abroad