We have finally arrived in American Samoa! It has been an exhausting 3 months trying to get here. Sometimes I didn't think we were ever going to make it. We couldn't have done it w/out the help of our friends and family. I just want to thank all of you for the help you have provided!
Our arrival was bittersweet w/out Laura but I hope the girls and I will be able to find some happiness here in Samoa. Some photos of our arrival in Samoa:
Saying goodbye to our house in Duluth. It was hard to leave - Laura and I had alot of nice memories raising the kids there. thanks again to Duluth Mom's and Dads for the help moving out!
Meeting up with Bua on the plane from Honululu to AS.
We stayed with Cheryl's family at Coconut Point during our first few days on the island. Frankie and Juliana have already become friends with her daughters - Melea(5) and Lisa(3)
Cheryl's house at Coconut Beach
Bua and girls and Coconut Point beach
Some other shots of from Coconut Point
Another nice view from Cheryl's house on Coconut Point
I liked Coconut Point, we may be moving out there. The girls would be able to walk out the front door and swim at the beach.
Girls and friends on Samoan wood carving
Our new home for the next couple of years in Lions Park
View from our house in Lions Park
Bua showing the Pinneaple growing in our yard
Bananas growing in the yard
Inside of our house. Better that I expected!
Frankie and Julian have already befriended a sweet little stray that Frankie named Lily.
Bua bought me some traditional Samoan clothes (lava lava) We got dressed up and went out for a nice fathers day dinner with cheryl, levi and the girls
Nicks arrival at our house in Lions Park.
Nicks arrival at Pago Pago airport. Nick will be staying for at least 6 months to help me w/the girls.
With the girls in front of the Dept of Marine and Wildlife Resources office.
View from the office with some of the DMWR boats in background
Girls at the pool - they can't wait to go swimming here.
Bua's last day on the island. We have officially decided to adopt "Auntie Bua" as a member of the family. Thanks for all of your insight into Samoan culture and help in getting us settled. We were sad to see you go but hope you are able to make it back to visit us. I wish Laura could have been here to see what you have done for us! - Fa Soi Fua
Roger you are amazing! What a huge undertaking. Iam so proud of you. The girls look so content and Samoa is gorgeous. I'm so happy to hear that you are settling in there and I wish you guys all the happiness in the world. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and you guys just look like you belong there!! XOXO Ingrid
ReplyDeleteSamoa is beautiful, paradise! Congratulations on the transition. I know Laura is watching and is proud. Nick will be a great help! You guys have fun and keep the pictures coming.
ReplyDeleteA second the hearty words for Roger who is so strong and has obviously worked so hard these last few months. Wishing you peace, healing, growth and love. Salang Sentle Bo-Laura, mma but
ReplyDeleteWe are so proud of you for taking on this huge adventure. You have the strength of thousands! I hope you and the girls enjoy the time there and do some healing and swimming and playing. You are not missing anything in Duluth - cold and rainy almost all the time. Can't wait to see more pictures. Love and luck coming your way from all of us here!
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