Well, I think I have figured out how to add pictures so here are a few of our recent trip to Vernon and Langley, B.C. For some reason this blog will only let me upload five pictures at a time. More photos will follow. Our first stop was to Vernon and we arrived on January 26 late at night. We stayed with mom and dad Harder and were greeted by a cozy, blazing, warm wood stove. It is always a treat to stay with them - so many things to do and tell Gramma and Grampa about. Sometimes they get to hear the children talk one at a time but not usually! On Sunday we were blessed to be at Vernon Christian Fellowship and connect with dear friends and family. It was a special treat to hear Pastor Reuben speak from Burundi where my parents are. They always speak so highly of him and now I can see why. What a tender heart. He oversees the Nyakibega home for widows and orphans from the Gatumba massacre of 2004. On Monday, we had a combined celebration of Joel and Jesse's birthdays. Uncle Erol, Auntie Krissy, Anna, Sol and Emily as well as G. & G. Harder were all a part of the festivities. ( As always, we miss G. & G. Bale and Boss David.) Tuesday we were able to connect with Lowell's cousin Melanie, husband John and their extended brood. It is always an encouragement to hang out with them all. On Wednesday we headed down to Langley to see our good friends, the Speilmans. Lowell works with Kevin so they even got a bit of work done. I don't know how with 12 kids running around! We had a wonderful time of food, fellowship, skiing, beach combing, and movie making (in the style of Bourne Ultimatum!) We look forward to visiting again in the summer.
It was good to be back but always wish we could be closer to family.
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