Yes, sorry it has taken so long to post another blog. We have had a busy twelve days since returning to the U.S.! A special thank you to the James family for hosting us through our jetlag~the only time the Johnstons will ever be up BEFORE the James' in the morning, I might add. (Smile.) Flying first to Chicago had it's other benefits as well~for we got to spend time with Nana and Papa Johnston, Auntie Beth and Uncle Bill and the Berg and Ahrenholz families. We are so thankful for each one of you!
Now we are camping out at MY folks house, enjoying every minute of it. The girls are making a 'city' in the field, where Nanna has mowed 'roads.' They are dragging out lumber to build with and are thoroughly happy. Another first, being allowed to ride the horses, by themselves, in the 'soft' field. A real treat for Claire and Julia.
It is good to be back in the U.S.~for one, I love being near family again! I like the roads, (much more room to drive!) customer service, better gas prices (believe it or not) and some actual warm weather. It now feels like summer for us.
All are eager to hear British accents in our children, and there is still a bit there, but they are quickly reverting back to match their peers here. They still use much of the british vocab, however, and I am reminded often that 'so and so did not do that properly!'
Well, friends, keep in touch with US. We miss all of our dear Cambridge friends, and are eager to keep catching up with our Minnesota friends.
I will try to be more faithful to write in the days to come~thanks for your patience!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
We're back!
Yesterday morning we drove for the last time down the gravel lane from our flat, and cried. We had a wonderful departure group of friends who came to say good-bye, and after tears all around, we were struck with how MUCH we will miss this place, Tyndale House, England, Cambridge, etc. What a very special year this has been for us~we have been shaped and molded by our time here, and are amazed with how much we have changed. God has been so faithful!
This afternoon we arrived safe and sound back on good ole American soil. A good plane trip. Uneventful. Julia commented as we get off the plane, "People are speaking differently here~" and we smiled. We are home again. As we walked through customs we were thrilled to see Mom and Dad Johnston, the James' family, and the Ahrenholz family too~replete with welcome home sign and many hugs and welcomes. It was very sweet. Again, more tears.
The children stayed awake until 8:00, a minor miracle, but considering that we are staying at our good friend's (James') house~not too impossible. What a blessing to have good friends! We are rich with these friends here, and now, in England too.
I must go now to sleep, I am trying not to compute the time difference right now, but my dry eyes are insisting on sleep.
This afternoon we arrived safe and sound back on good ole American soil. A good plane trip. Uneventful. Julia commented as we get off the plane, "People are speaking differently here~" and we smiled. We are home again. As we walked through customs we were thrilled to see Mom and Dad Johnston, the James' family, and the Ahrenholz family too~replete with welcome home sign and many hugs and welcomes. It was very sweet. Again, more tears.
The children stayed awake until 8:00, a minor miracle, but considering that we are staying at our good friend's (James') house~not too impossible. What a blessing to have good friends! We are rich with these friends here, and now, in England too.
I must go now to sleep, I am trying not to compute the time difference right now, but my dry eyes are insisting on sleep.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Please pray~
Hello dear ones!
Our paper chain is now down to two links, and we are getting ready to leave! We are close to being packed up, and are cleaning and getting things organized for a trip across the pond. It is amazing how much can be accomplished in just a few short hours, when one is motivated!
Please pray for our van. Please pray that it soon becomes someone else's van! We are leaving tomorrow night to drive to London, and we need to sell it today or tomorrow. We are getting it back from the shop today (it had it's M.O.T. done, a British car test done annually on every vehicle in the U.K.) and are praying for a quick sale!
Two more days and counting.
The girls sang last night at King's College Chapel. It was absolutely wonderful. The Boy's Choir also sang, which was a tremendous treat as well.
Off to keep packing, I just had time for a quick update!
Our paper chain is now down to two links, and we are getting ready to leave! We are close to being packed up, and are cleaning and getting things organized for a trip across the pond. It is amazing how much can be accomplished in just a few short hours, when one is motivated!
Please pray for our van. Please pray that it soon becomes someone else's van! We are leaving tomorrow night to drive to London, and we need to sell it today or tomorrow. We are getting it back from the shop today (it had it's M.O.T. done, a British car test done annually on every vehicle in the U.K.) and are praying for a quick sale!
Two more days and counting.
The girls sang last night at King's College Chapel. It was absolutely wonderful. The Boy's Choir also sang, which was a tremendous treat as well.
Off to keep packing, I just had time for a quick update!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Carole and Christina
We had a lovely weekend with Carole and Christina, Jim's sister and niece from Holland.
They were so great to drive over and see us before we leave!
We headed over to show them King's College~
Where Andrew did a little weeding for the King's College gardeners~
We walked into Cambridge on the busiest Saturday of the year~Graduation!
We also managed a trip to the Orchard, where we had tea under the apple trees. A lovely weekend with two of our favorite people!
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