For Memory's Sake

It was just as I thought it would be: Fun and Games, Laughs and Hugs, Food and Drinks, Some Tears Shed, but for the most part the Togetherness I hoped for.

I think I played more games in those 8 days than I have in quite some time. I learned a new one, that took up most of the game time. Chicken Feet, I believe is the name, it's played with Domino's and a lot of fun! I also played several rounds of Solitaire Showdown, Scattegories, Guesstures, and Sequence with the people I love!

The Domino's were also used for other things:

I went bowling, thanks to Troy. It was a lot of fun, even though I never won.

(James on the Left, Cory on the Right)

I went on two double dates while I was home, both my with parents and James, obviously. One night we went out to dinner all three of them ordered ribs ($7 ribs, I might add!) and I ordered a usual Chicken Alfredo.

On the second double date we went to the movie The Blind Side. One of the better movies I've ever seen! Great storyline, appropriate scenes - that had me laughing several times, good actors/actresses, it was a very balanced movie - not too sad, funny at times, some action, good drama, some God references. I'd see it again!

I went to two different church services on Sunday, because I just couldn't choose which to go to. Both were really good, it was definitely a good feeling to be worshiping next to my family again, to see faces I hadn't seen in a long time, and hear the Word of God spoken in places that were familiar to me.

The night before I was coming back to NY, my parents, James and I volunteered our time at Operation Christmas Child! Oh how fun it was! The Warehouse is in Eden Prairie and we sorted and packed what seemed like so many boxes, but really it was only a small portion of the boxes that have been donated. I just love to serve with this organization, not only is it fun, but it really is amazing how many boxes go out to children who need the love of Jesus. I hope to one day do a little more with Operation Christmas Child, too bad NY there isn't a warehouse in NY or I'd be there every night! It was a great way to spend the last night in MN.

It sure was good to be home and I'm glad I don't have to wait very long to be there again!