Thursday March 18, 2010

 

 

Saying Goodbye To Our Minnesota Family

Friday, February 26

 

 

On the last afternoon, Jon came to the house on his four-wheeler to make sure all driveways were open around the Stauffer homestead.

 

 

Jen and their children came a bit later to say their goodbyes. She is holding Dietrich.

 

 

Alisha giving Cerwin a hug

 

 

Andre giving Aunt Juanita a goodbye hug.

You may remember that we were on the same flight as Juanita on Saturday morning.

 

 

Jon saying goodbye to Grandma

 

 

Alisha hugging Grandpa Bob

 

 

Sharing a laugh

 

 

Jen, Alisha, Dietrich, Jon, Andre

 

 

Japheth and Aimee’s family: Wayne, Japheth Jr, Jaden, Jeremiah, and Loraine in the front. In back, Japheth is holding Lynne and Aimee is holding Violet.

 

 

There was a beautiful sunset on our last night in Minnesota.

 

 

I read a book during our travel time called One Month to Live (http://www.onemonthtolive.com/), which reminded me that each day is a GIFT.

I am trying to remember that – taking in a deep breath each time I think about it – and thanking God for the GIFT of TODAY.

The nine days we spent in Minnesota cannot be relived – but each day was a wonderful gift that will be imbedded in our memory bank.

 

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Tomorrow night: Getting back to normal life in Pennsylvania

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