Day of Departure

Anne-Marie, Melissa and I got ourselves packed up for a month and headed off to the airport, ready for the adventures of Ireland/N. Ireland. Our flight left around 4 pm and we arrived in Dublin the next morning around 8:30 am. The flights went smoothly in spite of a few delays and we were thankful when we arrived safely in Dublin. Stay tuned....the Dublin adventures post is coming soon....

***Just in case you were wondering how much luggage three girls take for a month of travels....stand and be amazed...because I still can't believe it!!


Throughout the trip, Anne-Marie and I packed and re-packed our suitcases a total of 9 times in 30 days! I am so thankful for my closet and the end of suitcase living....until my next adventure! :-)

Waiting for our flight
(Thanks, Tisara, for my little flowery bag! I love it!)

Melissa showing off her water bottle!

Anne-Marie, finally on the plane
and enjoying a wee snack!

Mother/Daughter Dinner

Before Anne-Marie, Melissa and I headed off to Ireland, we had a dinner out with our mothers. It was a lovely evening! We went to the Plaza and ate at Hibachis Steak House...yummm...

Melissa & I-On the way to dinner

All the girls: (Left to right) Melissa, Kristi,
Kelly, Stella,
Anne-Marie, Vickie

Anne-Marie with her mom

Melissa with her mom

Me with my mom!!

The next day, we all gathered together with our mothers in one of the Sunday School rooms at chapel and committed our trip to the Lord. It was such an amazing way to be sent off on our trip!! We love our moms!! :-)

Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer

I arrived home safely on Tuesday after a month in Ireland. It was a wonderful trip and I can't wait to tell you all about it....once I'm at least a little recovered from the jet lag. Until then, I'll leave you with a song that has been on my mind today...

by Margaret Becker
Jesus, draw me ever nearer
As I labor through the storm;
You have called me to this passage,
And I'll follow, though I'm worn.

Jesus guide me through the tempest
Keep my spirit staid and sure;
When the midnight meets the morning,
Let me love You even more.

Let the treasures of the trial
Form with me as I go--
And at the end of this long passage,
Let me leave them at Your throne.

May this journey bring a blessing.
May I rise on wings of faith;
And at the end of my heart's testing,
With Your likeness let me wake.


"So we do not lose heart...for this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison." II Corinthians 4:16-17

May whatever life brings you draw you ever closer to your Savior.