Friends into Family

As time comes to a close here on Saipan, Mark and I have been talking alot about what we are excited for back on the Palouse, but also what is so dear to us here on Saipan and what we are going to miss the most. Sure, I am definitley going to miss the year round sun shine and warm weather, the delicous food, the chance to go to the beach anytime of day we want, and just the slower paced life style. WE ARE GOING TO MISS OUR ISLAND HOME...But the main thing we focus on is our island family and how much we are going to miss them. When you live on Saipan, you live far from your family, unles you are from Saipan... and it can be hard sometimes being out here without family, however, the friends you make on Saipan, not only become life long friends, but become your family....So to all of our Saipan family, thank you. We love you, and are going to miss you dearly..You have all meant so much to Mark, Hatley and I. We couldnt have lived here without you. You truely are our family.

Owen and Irene Gabbie, our island parents. Keep a room open for us in NZ. We will be coming to visit!

Pastor Greg and Sandy Dickerman, Thank you for all your love and encouragment!

Hatley's island Grandma, Jan. Thanks for taking care of us!

Lil' Jen!

Family celebrating Marks 27th birthday... L around the table... Jen, Mark, myself, Kanae, Jen, Russ, Amanda, Daniel, and Cassie...

All very special Ladies in my life!

Nikki and Jen, Love you girls!

The Myhrums... so glad you will only be 2 hours away in the states!

Crystal, Shylah and Ken... Crystal and I were pregnant at the same time, and I couldnt have asked for a better friend to go through it with... I have loved getting to know your family and watching the girls grow to this age together! We will miss our bachelor nights, lunch dates, and just hanging out! Love you guys!