Sara enjoying her ride to Ohio!
Meghan was my co-pilot and navigator! It was so nice to 'get away' with my 2 older girls...we laughed, sang and were able to talk A LOT! I think we can all say that we had a thoroughly good time together!
But...here is my main reason for the trip...my dear, dear old friend, Jolyn! Here are Jolyn and I at her home. She and her family lived behind us while we were growing up. She and my sister, Lori, were actually best friends for years...Lori was even in Jolyn's wedding. Ron and I had dinner 20 years ago with Jolyn and her husband, Mike, then sadly, we lost touch with each other.
Here are Jolyn's daugher, Autumn (she is Sara's age), Meghan, and Sara. The girls hit it off right away, and had a great time. We're looking forward to Autumn coming to stay with us for a week in June.
This is Jolyn's mom, Linda, on the left. She is so sweet and funny...I told her I wanted to bring her home with me for a visit! (she cracked me up!) She still calls "Jolyn!!!" in a very "distinctive" voice!
This is all of us, waiting to get into the Duggar event. Sara and Autumn were two peas in a pod!~This was one of the nicest visits that I've had in a long time! It was an immediate "re-connect" for Jolyn and I. There was no awkwardness, no loss for words....just a deep 'spiritual' connection, lots of laughter, a few tears, and lots of 'gabbing'! Jolyn's husband, Mike, was so kind and thoughtful, and it was great spending time with Jolyn's mom and dad again. We got to spend a little bit of time last night after we got home, playing Phase 10 with all of them as well as Jolyn's son, Mike. Lots of snacks and lots of laughter! We figured out the 1/2 way point is around Beaver Falls...a little better than an hour from each of us....so we'll be planning frequent visits, even in the winter time. Can't wait till they are able to come here for a visit...to see all of my family who hasn't seen them since Jolyn & Mike's wedding....25 years ago!
Thanks for the special, wonderful visit, Jolyn! We love you! ~Sue~
3 comments:
I loved seeing the pics from your trip! What an exciting few days you've had! I'm so glad you could catch up with your friend, and that the girls made a new one! :)
This is totally unrelated to the post; I had a quick after thought.
Did you all hear that "Tiller the Killer" is dead?! Mr. Philips wrote an article about on it on his blog if you are interested in reading it. I'm sure it's been in the "normal" news, but this is from a Christian perspective. It's very thought provoking, hideous and sickening in turns. (The man and his actions, not Mr. Philips take on it.)
Oh that's wonderful that you all got to visit and catch up with each other:) I'm so happy for you! Sounds and looks like a great time!
~Bekah:)
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