Old Friends

I just got to visit with old friends while traveling to California for Matt's wedding. I saw Beth's high school friend, Shannon Nason and his wife in Santa Monica and the Jackson Family (fellow workers from Spain) at Lake Arrowhead. I also got to see many people from John Paul's family which was nice. I haven't seen any of them since our divorce. It was also great to see so many of Matt's friends from high school and college. Finally, it was fantastic meeting Matt's wife, Kelli's family, Mark and Patti Seley and their daughter Colette. They are from Bellevue, Washington and actually knew Matt before he graduated from high school!

To the Johnsons, with love

My Welcome Home

I have been humbled by the welcome home my family has given me. The day I returned, Matt and Kelli sent a fresh fruit bouquet to welcome me back. It was ten times better than flowers, with the most delicious fresh fruit that included chocolate covered apple wedges! Matt called to welcome me, I got to see Jason and Allison and the babies, and  I have talked to my dad, sister and youngest son. Brandon and Beth have hosted me in their home for TWO weeks, and friends have written to say hello. Thanks, everyone, for a wonderful homecoming!

Too busy to post-enjoying babies!

   Levi (age 4)        Zeke (12 months)   Mom, Allison  (ageless)

Irish Music!

Final night in Westport

We enjoyed our final night in Westport at Hoban's Pub, a spot

frequented by the locals. The traditional Irish music

was a treat and the crowd was totally into the experience.

I have decided that I have finally found "my people!"

Tomorrow we take the 7:15 AM bus to Galway,

the 10:40 bus to Shannon,

the 14:40 plane to Glasgow, Scotland,

the first available train to Edinburgh and

a tram to our hotel.

We'll be scouting Edinburgh for Ian, who wants to

visit Scotland someday!

One Check Off My Bucket List!

Croagh Patrick

We did one of the hardest hikes we've ever done! We climbed Croagh Patrick!!! We were the only ones of our group who made it to the top. Here we are sitting behind the church that is built at the top of the mountain.