We’re going to be finishing Arabic school in a few months, and this means that we’re getting ready for what’s next.
For a while we thought we would probably stay in the Levant (this part of the Middle East) for the foreseeable future. But as you’ve probably noticed, things change quickly in this neck of the woods.
What we didn’t foresee when we started school was that so many from this region would be forced to make their way to our neck of the woods – Europe.
In fact, since we moved here, Sofia’s home country, Sweden, has received more refugees per capita than any other European nation.
Refugees with stories just like Malaka:
As we’ve weighed up our options, we’ve kept coming back to the fact that we actually might be of more use in Sweden, where we are residents, know the system and can help with the process of integration than we could if we stayed.
So in June, we’re moving back to Sweden.
Chantal says:
Hi Both. Maynard and I are praying for a good ending and a great beginning for you guys as you move to Sweden. What an opportunity to help those poor people so far from home. Have a wonderful time with Neil + Carla next month!! Xx
April 11, 2016 — 12:09 pm
Jonathan says:
Hi Chantal, great to hear from you!
Thanks for all the prayer – we very much appreciate it.
Much love to you both!
April 13, 2016 — 7:35 pm