I started to write about furlough, til I realized I had never posted more pictures from my trip in August. It was truly a gift to spend a few days with my mom and sisters, and now that we can look back, we realize God had that time away planned perfectly. Little did I know I would come back and do something I thought I could never do; homeschool!!  So the break was perfect. Leaving my mom and sisters was probably one of THE HARDEST things in moving here. Hats off to my friend Rhonda for letting Zoey spend time with her and her girls, and for Jess, for being Dad and mom to the rest while I was gone. Thank you Becca, for what you did too!

My Mama.....One of the dearest and most generous people I know.

Uncle Ave and Aunt Mimi.... and my "sister" Ericca

                                        

The beauty of stillness, with fresh clean air and this amazing garden did my soul a lot of good.

                                       

Of course we bugged around in Bentley!!!!

                                              

                                              

We sure surprised Grandma! She had no idea we were coming. FUN FUN!

                                                                          

Mum... and ice cream. Its a wonderful world.....      

                                        

Thanks Aunt Ida, for having us over and giving us opportunity to see Grandma. Treasured moments...

                    

                                                             

Jorden watching Pa from the window, and later, getting a ride. I LOVE the smiles on this pic. These two in their element!

                                           

Uncle Nate knows just what to do to make little boys laugh.

                                                                            

What do I say about this, but WOW. They came in on the train, all the way from Ohio just to see me. I felt very very honored.

You can see. My life is full, blessed, and I am very very grateful. So many people who pour into our lives, and we treasure you!

I know God planned this trip for me, cause when I got back God took us into a whole new journey we didn't know was coming...

but that's next post. :)