What a Trip!

This is about the third time I have started writing this post about my recent trip. I first started out detailing all the things that went wrong and giving all the difficulties that I faced. Then I decided that I didn’t want to focus on those parts of the trip.

Yes, it was difficult. Yes, it seemed like everything that could go wrong, did (other than the plane falling out of the sky!).  There were cancellations, delays, more cancellations, lost luggage, more delays, rerouting, and running across the Atlanta airport at full speed with only 15 minutes to catch a plane. But in the end¸ after nine flights I arrived there and back safe and sound.

It’s frustrating when things don’t go just as planned, and hard to understand why the Lord allows these things. In the grand scheme of things, though, I really have nothing to complain about. We have to just trust Him, and trust that He is doing what is best. That’s not easy, but I am trying.

My time with my parents and siblings was worth all the effort. I thoroughly enjoyed all of us being together.  I am thankful to my husband who stayed with our children and was willing to sacrifice for me to be able to make the trip.

My niece, Danielle ~ Poor girl has to hear all the time how much we look alike. 

My niece, Becca

Cousins playing together

Cousins eating together

All together for the first time in five years!

Late night croquet match

Sweet time with dear friends

Fun girl friend time

 Including my first pedicure!

I thank the Lord for His protection and for this precious time with family and friends. Such sweet memories!