As I pack two suitcases with the goal of keeping them both under 50 pounds, I’m thinking of you. Five months ago I visited the United Kingdom to meet newborn twin grandbabies. I loved blogging while I was there, sharing with you what God was showing me during those busy days. Just like the Lord always travels with me, I wanted to travel with you.
When I spent those weeks with Hans and his British family (Katy, Nicholas, Evelyn and Thomas), I found that happy blog topics popped up everywhere. The only negative was the frying of my laptop, most likely because I hadn’t studied the outlet discrepancies very thoroughly and didn’t know the correct plug-in routine.
On this trip I’m leaving my new laptop at home, although I’ll be continuing to spend time with you each day. My plan is to post pictures instead of words (by way of Hans and Katy’s computer) in order to stay close to you while I’m away. Maybe I’ll be able to figure out how to add captions, or you might enjoy making up some of your own.
When I return to the USA, I’ll be eager to reconnect with each of you by way of the usual 500 daily words. Although our relationship is only in cyberspace, I sense a strong bond, thinking of you often during each day and praying for you faithfully.
Should you ever want to talk back to me, my son-in-law has put a “contact” button next to the “subscribe” button on this site. Those comments go directly to my email inbox, and I would be delighted to meet you there.
So, tomorrow Nelson (godfather of Nicholas), Klaus (godfather of Evelyn) and I (grandmother of all three) leave for northern England. What a joy to be traveling with two of our sons, to visit a third. And renewing my relationship with daughter-in-law Katy and our three grands is, well, absolutely grand!
So let’s hope each picture posted will be worth 1000 words. If nothing else, the blog will take a lot less time to read!
“May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
Bon Voyage, dear Marni…praying for safe travels. What a fun and lovely time you’ll have with your grands–lots of hugs and kisses and snuggling with Midgy. Hope that sharing a room with Nicholas goes well. I’ll be praying the same Scripture for you, “May the Lord bless you and protect you…..” XO
Safe travels! I am so looking forward to seeing you next week. I’ve booked in with your secretary, Katy and we are meeting round mine for an English cuppa and catch up on Wednesday!! Enjoy being in Glorious England with your splendid family, have some precious time together!
Have a wonderful trip! Can’t wait to hear hear all about when you get back. I read your blog everyday before I head off to work at CLA. Love, Beth
Have a great time and enjoy those little ones. I just spent an evening with our grandchildrn and saw our new grandson for the frst time this past Tuesday. They are in the process of moving from Charlotte N.C. to New York. So good to see them for whatever time I can. Enjoy your time with sons and family, will be looking forward to pictures.
Have a great safe time! Enjoy your family!
God’d blessings on you and your family Margaret!
If I make myself very, very small, and am very, very quiet, could I please find a corner in your suitcase and go with you? Have a wonderful, wonderful time.
So if a picture is worth a thousand words and your posts are 500 words, you are only required to post half a picture, all things being equal. This is one time you can cut heads off to meet your quota. 🙂
Enjoy the time and extra credit to you for posting lots of pictures. We will look forward to viewing them.
Love,
Terry
It will be great to see all the photos.
Thinking of you, as you travel! Hugs.
Have a great time in England!!! Ohh I bet you’ll get a wounderful time with your sons, Katy and the babies!! Praying for you…Safe travel…
Give all three of those sweet babies some Auntie Carole pinches! Have a wonderful time!
Have a wonderful time!