FISH AND CHIPS

Maybe this seems like an unusual thing to write a blog post about. However, since Josiah has been in England I think he has had fish and chips 3 times (it's his favourite). We don't have a local chippy and all of this talk was making us miss it a lot, so we planned to make a traditional fish and chip supper (the first time I have ever battered and fried fish). We invited another English girl to share it with us as she is also really missing this treat.
lots of potatoes chopped and ready....
hot sizzling pan....
yummy, fish is ready....

Time to eat!
It was something so memorable for all of us that we had to take a photo. Strange how some small things can bring pleasure. Yet also annoying that something as simple as food can make you really miss a place.

Next time you eat fish and chips I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!!!

It's been planned for ages. More than 15 months in fact, when Josiah first said he would like English qualifications we had to think about how that could happen.

However, now it's no longer a 'plan', it's real, Josiah is on a plane (I hope) on his own, heading to England for 3 months. I feel like part of my heart has left. He's very mature and able to take care of himself, but I want to be there for him. Maybe he doesn't need me, but I am used to being available if he does, not so easy in 2 different continents. Do parents ever feel ready for their children to leave?