Tuesday, July 29, 2008

A New Chapter for the DeGaetanos

Ok, so I tried to e-mail this to most everyone and it seems like it didn't go through to the entire e-mail list, so I am posting letter I sent, just in case you did not get it. So here goes what is going on with us... Also, if you did not get the e-mail, my new address is degaetanodillies@gmail.com and Donovan's is pastordonovan17@yahoo.com. We'd love to here from you all!!!

Dear Family and Friends,
We ask for your prayers as we have decided to head in a new direction with our family. We have come to the recent conclusion that we find Donovan's education very valuable. We realize the importance and also realize the difficulty that can arise when trying to go to school full time as well as work full time. So, with much prayer,discussion and a mixture of sadness and excitement we have decided to leave Princeton. Donovan's mom and dad have graciously agreed to let us come and live with them in Portage, Indiana. This will get Donovan into closer proximity of North Park without us actually having to move to Chicago. He will be able to focus solely on his education. Adina, Madison, Genevieve and I will be leaving August 18th as school starts August 20th for Adina. Donovan will follow on September 13th. We are very sad to leave our home of Princeton, but we are certain that this is where God wants us to go. We ask for your continued prayers as we make the final preparations and tie up all of the loose ends. We will keep you updated when we have more information.

With much love,
Donovan, Jill, Adina, Madison, & Genevieve

4 comments:

Becky Kramer said...

We are going to miss you so much but we are excited for you as well. I think we're going to miss watching Genevieve grow and change the most of all. We love you all and though it's sad for us we know it's best for you. We can't wait to come and visit soon! You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barb said...

I love this site! Someday I hope to figure how to do the same. Anyway...as you know we will miss your entire family very much! I feel like we have all of this "friendship potential" that we were just begining to discover. I have enjoyed you and your girls so much (Donovan too)and Donovan has been a big help and provided guidance for me on several occassions.(It's also been nice for us to know Marsha and Duane.) And thanks to both of you for all of your prayers for my family! We are also very excited for you and look forward to seeing where God is leading you. This is a great opportunity! We will miss you but know, as Micheal W. Smith sings, "friends are firends forever..." and we will certainly keep in touch!

Rachel said...

Can't wait to hear how its going. I pray you're all doing well.

Becky Kramer said...

please oh please update me!!! we want to know what's going on in Portage with the family!!