Well this was another great day in Paris, although we had a few little problems. First we started out in the market, which was awesome: Then we walked along the Seine River and stumbled upon the original Statue of Liberty! Sadly, here I discovered I had left my Compact Flash card back at the hotel, and we were across town from the hotel! But I’m glad I had my iPhone! We then headed to our tour of the top of…
Paris is amazing. I was last here in about 1982 as a newlywed. It had a profound effect on me then, and it does again. People line the streets holding hands and kissing… I don’t know why but couples getting photos in front of the Eiffel Tower LOVE to kiss! The streets are filled with little patisseries and chocolatiers and restaurants/cafes with outdoor tables. Couples are sharing crepes, laughing over coffees, and walking with their heads together whispering… The Seine…
Finally got here! Started out yesterday afternoon from home. When our plane landed in Amsterdam, we missed the connection! So we put our luggage up and hit a train to Centre City and had a blast walking around. Went back and got to Italy about 10 and drove to our hotel — got here after midnight. I was so glad to have our GPS with Italy maps — it brought us right to our door in an otherwise VERY CONFUSING…
What a beautiful day! After an amazing Church service, and a run outside in almost 80-degree weather, the girls came by to make apple pies. Before they got there, I managed to whip up a pumpkin pie at Daniel’s request! Here are the finished products:
Love making apple pies! It is so fun getting together and “teaching” and having fun with the girls baking! Kristen is here for the weekend — I LOVE when she visits. Rachel took time off her busy studying schedule to come out and be with me and make a pie too! We had a lot of fun. Afterwards we went for a walk at Partridge Creek with Gary, Christa, Bethany and Honey!!! Christa even brought Kristen, Gary and I dinner…
Well, some people get grandchildren when their children get married, but I got a dog. Bethany and I took Honey on her first “nature walk” at Stoney Creek. Although it was 92 degrees and humid, and we walked for an hour and a half, Honey really tried to keep up, but she kept trying to take breaks! She was so funny!
Today I had a great day with my parents (but I forgot to take a photo 🙁 ) — I visited for awhile and then went to a HEALTHY lunch at Friar Tucks… Then another walk, another 92 degree humid day, this time on Clinton River and Paint Creek trails… Another repeat, but this time Honey was more adamant about not moving — she was EXHAUSTED (but so were Bethany and I!) But this time we found a creek to…
Happy Birthday to beautiful Hannah! We had our family birthday dinner, and what did Hannah want for her 25th? A HEALTHY grilled chicken and veggie menu, no dessert, but TCBY!!!! Hannah is an amazing daughter, dentist, granddaughter, sister, friend, wife, and ANYTHING she puts her hand to she does it with all her might. We are so blessed to have her in our family!
Israel was amazing. How can I be walking where Jesus walked?! It is thrilling. Although there are armed soldiers everywhere and obvious divisions in spiritual thought, the reality is there: Jesus died, was buried, and ROSE AGAIN here! Regardless of what everyone thinks, reality screams loudest here! Jesus is ALIVE and well, and unimpeded by schools of thought, however radical they may be!
I went EVERYWHERE today: saw Sultan’s palaces, famous Blue Mosque, everyday life in Istanbul, museums, parks, shopping areas, ancient cisterns, and government buildings. Saw the beautiful City from a hilltop for an amazing multi-course Turkish dinner with Gary’s team, a great group of people. I was honored to have a tour guide show me the city. I was able to see Joseph’s turban!, David’s sword!, and even the skull and arm bone of John the Baptist. My day put history…
