Catch-up

I kind of feel like a delinquent student who's behind on her assingnments and the Prof is going to give me a failing grade--it's been forever it seems since I've even had the time to write and this is the day--thank-goodness. I've told everyone to watch for clues and pics and now I'm making good on my word!!

I have to tell you that at this moment I'm in a lovely hotel room, not far from the ocean (you can actually see the Marina from our front window) and even though I would love a bite to eat, I'm excited to tell you all about our travels. I will, however try to keep it to the short version.

I just checked to see where I had left off, and I see that I really didn't tell you much about Saturday. Arend and went to visit his Dutch family in Lynden, Washington, not far over the border, and not too far from Meg's place. We enjoyed a lovely lunch with them, visited at Arend's cousin's home until 7 or so. They have a farm and lots of sheep grazing right around their house--pics to prove that included. Oh yes, we toured the town of Lynden too that day, taking in the Ducth Days festival--more pics for you to see too.

Sunday, Meg and Daniel wanted to take us to their friend's place, and I will tell you where that was because I Have to get to the clues for yesterday and today--silly me I know. Bill and Carol (Meg's friends and mentors) treated us to a delightful meal at their cottage, sharing not only their table but their warm smiles and very entertaining stories. At one point, we even had a band going, using Bill's very diverse instruments (check out pics)--everyone joined in. What fun! I just met those folks and I miss them already!

After the drive back to Meg and Daniel's, we packed up and said our (tearful) good-byes and motored to the US border, to cross and avoid the Monday morning rush, and I'm so glad we did.

Now, I will save the rest for another post--two in one day, but that's how it goes when you're having such a terrific time exploring. Do you think Chris Columbus would have Blogged when he landed on our North American shores--I think NOT!! More later (after Arend downloads pics from today and yesterday) Blessings to you and a big thank-you to anyone who's been praying for us on this trip of a lifetime--Barb

I hesitate to mention that I miss my new grandson back home because I know that waves of sadness and loneliness will wash over me, but I'm going to mention that anyway--I love you all back home, and I miss you too--"Hi" Eden, and "Hi" to her Momme and Daddy, "Hi" to my sons, mom and dad (does this sound like I'm on a live TV show or what???--laugh with me please!!!!)