Wow, What A Month!

So, if there is anyone out there still checking in, I must appologize for one very long silence!  However, once you see the itineration of the past month I hope you will forgive me.

The very same day James arrived in the US, our family hit the road for family, friend, and supporting church reunions.  Here is the list of stops:

• Charleston, SC – 4 days
• Poconos, PA – 2 days
• Ocean City, MD – 7 days
• Sykesville, MD – 2 days
• Charlottsville, VA – 4 days
• Nashville, TN – 2 days
• Fayettville, TN – 2 days
• Blairsville, GA – 4 days
• Atlanta, GA – 1 day

It was a crazy thing to do.  We are exhausted!  But at the same time it was so good to see loved ones we have missed over the last 3 years.  One question I have been asked many times during this trip is “What is the thing you miss the most living overseas?”  I think I discovered the most acurate answer during our travels – the opportunity to play an active roll in the lives of my brothers, sisters, neices, and nephews.  (and that includes the Myhre and Lyon families)  I have neices and nephews I met on the first time this trip and others who don’t remember me at all.  That was a hard reality, but I am very thankful that  I had the past 4 weeks to meet them, love on them and get to know them better.

Here are a few highlights of the month:

At the Lyon’s Home in Charleston, SC

James’ Family Reunion – My Dad’s Cousins, and their children

My brother Rob, and My nephew, Brayden

Jeneva and her only girl cousins (James’ brother’s girls), Madison and Morgan

The Smith Family Reunion ( 4 generations of my mom’s side of the family)  This last picture was a highlight for me on this trip.  My grandparents (ages 84 and 87) went to play put-put golf with our family and my brother’s family.  The 1st, 3rd, and 4th generations had a great evening together!