Ok, I've been terrible about blogging, but I'm back in Poland to stay until mid-December, so here it goes:
Nope, never mind. There's a reason why people are encouraged not to give travel-logs when speaking in church. Suffice it to say I've taken two trips to the states since June, spending and earning frequent-flyer miles. This much I'll say for travel across the ocean--you still get meals, all the beverages you want (even in economy) and a chance to stretch your legs downstairs where the water closets are located. So come visit us in Poland. If you fly Lufthansa, you should have an enjoyable trip.
THE TRIP was to Charlotte to visit Lindsay and Adrienne and to help with Lindsay's wedding plans--which are well on the way! Landing in Charlotte, I was only there for 24 hours, enough time to assess how my young single adult daughters are managing working, school and taking care of the house (?)
THE TRIP WITHIN A TRIP meant an early flight to Portland to see Lauren, very pregnant and ready to have her baby, who was born a week later on September 22. Mom, Dad and Adorable Logan are all doing well and enjoying their little family.
THE TRIP WITHIN A TRIP WITHIN A TRIP
was to Albuquerque (from Portland, OR) to see my neice Clarissa's wedding and visit all four of my sisters and parents. It was fun to see the happy couple and my family. I especially loved the way they included Hazel, Clarissa's daughter in the ceremony being presented with a heart necklace from Clarissa and Eric and kisses on both of her cheeks simultaneously. After a three-day wedding weekend, I returned to Portland, this time picked up by David who flew in from Poland for 5 whole days to greet his new grandson. What a doll and adorable baby Logan is! It was so much fun taking care of Logan and helping Lauren and Aaron with cooking and chores while bonding to our precious little one! So hard to say goodbye to our new Grandson and our kids, but Nate took out to breakfast at a chicken bisquit place that's (I'm sorry to say) better than what I've tasted in North Carolina. With two kids on either coast, there's much debate about which coast offers better sights, restaurants, activities, etc.
When we return to the states, it will be interesting to see where we settle, East coast or West. No doubt David's next job assignment, rather than having to choose between the two, will be the primary determining factor. But if we could make the choice, it would be tough--our home in Charlotte or close to our new grandson. Hmmmm
