4th January 06
First – I know Nick already told the story on his site, but seriously.. I’m so excited that I feel the need to repeat it. He took me ice skating at an outdoor rink in Milwaukee and 
in the middle of the rink, he pulled out the following doctored photo. (The original said “I
like Nick” as pictured on my earlier entry.) Then, before it totally registered, he said it – “Esther – I love you”. I was so touched, I nearly cried.
Neither of us had ever used the “L” word before, but I felt very comfortable responding with an “I love you too”. =)
In other news, the World Missions Summit in Louisville is over and it’s nice to be back in Oregon – definitely a slower pace than life
during the WMS.It was great to see friends from all around the world – especially the amazing people I met while in Jordan.
Carolyn, Liz, Bethany, Leah and I stayed at my cousin’s house about 20 minutes from the conference center which was a huge financial blessing for all of us.
Nick drove almost 8 hours to spend his last day before his trip to New Zealand with me and to be able to meet some of the people I talk about from
last year. Actually he is posting video clips from his trip on his blog – so everyone ought to check those out – I’m pretty impressed.I’m a bit partial to Eurasia, for obvious reasons; however, I do think we had the best exhibit – I mean seriously – we had a yurt for goodness sake. (Click here for the Eurasia blog).
New Years was pretty low-key for there being about 4,000 people in one big room. There was a band that tried to sound like the DMB, and free food – complete with a chocolate fountain. All-in-all it was a nice way to end one year and begin another.
runningnoodle: i am so far behind! you spent the holidays with his family. thats huge. i’m so glad you like each other in real life. nearly crying is better than laughing in his face. much.4 years ago
abdonlore: Happy New Year!4 years ago
Carolyn1106:
Well, Esther, I love you too. :)
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maggie4chr1st: You thought New Years was LOW KEY?! Man, those MK’s sure know how to boogie it down … They have LOTS of energy! (Who knew?!) It was fun, though! :) Woohoo for Eurasia! – Maybe we’ll be able to hang out sometime over there. Heh that’d be fun. It was good meeting you, girly … God bless you & Nick both. Love ya!4 years ago
cute_chelsea: :-) Yay4 years ago
bullmeister: Wow, I’m so happy for you and Nick! LOL Where are you, girl? I haven’t see you recently. Whatever driving it took, it was worth it. Have fun selling your house! =)4 years ago
sherylshearer: so happy for you two! that is some booth! you win hands down.4 years ago
TheSaltnLight: Esther Brady…..that was phone call worthy news! Shame on you! hehe On the other hand….YEAH YOU!! I looked up flights to Oregon today…..it is totally doable for me!!! Let me know if like April 2nd to April 8 would work for you…or if it should be shorter or whatever. The sooner I can buy a ticket the better! Miss you a bazillion!4 years ago
HeartWomb:
It was so good to see you in person Esther! I am sorry that I didn’t have more of an ability to socialize more with my four kiddos tagging along. However, I have to say the Eurasia exhibit and Missionaries were my dc’s absolute favorite!!! We spent a lot of time there ;-) Anyway, Hope you get some rest after such an exciting, jammed pack weekend! :-)
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basementdweller: I was so glad to see you and meet Nick in person, I wish I could have spent more time with you, but I’m sure we’ll see eachother before too long…4 years ago
RegularGoy: I think you left your Oregon weather here in Wisconsin when you left. Yesterday: high of 40 with a perpetual English drizzle. It’s too bizarre for words.4 years ago
willphillips: The yurt was pretty sweet, I’ll give you that. I was just dissapointed to not see a hukkah in the middle of the circle of pillows.4 years ago
HeartWomb" target="_blank:
I am so HAPPY for you two!!! How totally EXCITING!!!
I have been following the WMS on Sarah’s blog, so cool!
You and Nick sure do live adverntures lives. I really enjoy reading your blogs , they remind me of a time when we were more nomadic! Happy New Year to you both, wishing you all of God’s blessings for 2006!
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SuedeKnight: awwwwwwwwwwwwww…hey I’m not throwing up…must be real love you two :)
Will you guys adopt me? ;)4 years ago