Frescinos on the Move

Whelp, the packing in the Frescino house is in full swing. I’ve got my smaller suitcase all zipped up and we have 5 boxes ready to ship. It’s amazing how much stuff people accumulate in two years! 

We’ve lived in our little Palauan apartment for two years and now it is time to pack it all up and move on to the next great adventure. We really want to be able to enjoy our last week here in Palau, so whatever isn’t clothes and being used right now, is being packed.

Palau is special to us. It was our first home. Joey and I moved to here just weeks after getting married. Like just under three, I think. Everyone thought we were a little crazy, and we kind of were, but we made it! Praise God! This home has so many good memories that will never be forgotten. Geckos and all. ;)

Mornings at Palau Mission Academy.

At first, I struggled BIG-TIME with our cinderblock walls. Not exactly a home-y element if you know what I mean. But after some time, I was able to come to terms with them and just let them be. So, I put some christmas lights up on the ceiling, got some framed pictures on our nightstands, and called it home. And for two years, it has been. :) 

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The view from right outside my door. Across from me is the dorm for students and the Student Missionary apartments. 

My mom contributed to our home by sending me some cute kitchen towels & my mother-in-law sent me scented candles for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Both things seem so small, but were such a blessing in our home and made it feel all the more special. :) Thanks mamas! <3 

Some of last year's decor. 

Some of this year's decor. 

While we were here, my husband learned a bit of carpentry. He saw a need for furniture and a free supply of wood- why not make a few things?! His first project was a nightstand for yours truly, and I LOVED it! I wish I could take it back with me. Isn’t it darling?

Our friend Joe Mixon helping Joey out. Quality guy. 

The next project was a shoe rack. Our shoes were taking over every available corner. Really glad he made this! 

Here I am doing all the easy work. ;) 

Then my husband endeavored into the intricate and challenging task of making a chair. It’s made for a person who is like 10ft tall, but hey, we have another chair now!

Last, but not least was a project for himself. He made a desk. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of this one. I was happy to see my husband busy doing something he loved, and that we had some functional, personal furniture in our house. Yay!

I learned that home is what you make it. There are still more packing to be done, memories to be had, tears to be shed, and blogs to be written before I leave Palau, so off I go!

Xoxo,
Rachel