The Whirlwind

What an amazing few days we have had.  We came to Clarence and Ingrid's farm on Friday evening.  Travelled there with Lena in her "sky".  Felt again like Thelma and Louise without the scarves.  By the time we got there, there was no way a brush was coming within feet of my hair.  It was really quite something.  On Saturday we enjoyed the wedding.  It was absolutely beautiful and the weather cooperated like clockwork.  It was in your dad's old church so he was having fun re-living memories, seeing old friends he hadn't seen in a long time.  It was so sweet to see these ladies who were so happy to see little Leroy.  The reception was fun with a lot of dancing.  Not that we joined in too often, but your dad promised me he would dance to "Life is good today" so that was fun.  It was one of the few times he actually made it to the dance floor, really it was the only time, but it was great!

Many of "the cousins" showed up for the wedding and reception so it was so neat to see most of them.  There were a few we missed but that is life.  Life is busy and we can relate to how difficult it is so try and get in touch with everyone. 

Yesterday morning bright and early your dad was ready for church.  He had to go see all of the people he was excited to see.  Don't think he heard much of the sermon, but he did see a lot of friends.  Also went to see Art Veenstra yesterday who lives on the home farm that was your dad's second home.  That was nice.  I had really wanted to go see Vanastra which was an Air Force base during WW2 but it is no longer.  They have utilized it for geared to income housing.  The barracks are no more.  Too bad they couldn't keep some of it for a museum, but oh well, that is progress.  Not everything can be saved for the future.  It must be used or else torn down to make way for other things.

Later on today we hope to go visit my Mennonite relatives.  I'm sure they're waiting for us.  We hope to go out for dinner there somewhere so that should be great. 

After a bit of prying, your dad let me in on a surprise he'd been keeping from me.  Tomorrow we plan on going to Niagara Falls.  That will be so neat.  When we lived here I had always wanted to go there, but it was always a question of time or money.  Never ever had both at the same time.  Now we do.  I guess good things do come to those who wait.

Still haven't been around a computer that will accept the camera card, so again no pictures.  Guess we'll have to wait until we are home, but you should be able to see them then.

Well guys, hope all is well with you, of course we miss you and hope you can make it to the end of this.  It is so difficult to relate this all over the phone, but at least this way you should be able to keep track of us somewhat.  This is our last day with your dad's family.  It has of course gone by so so fast, but all good things must come to an end.
Love to you all, and yes Maya you will be able to sing songs with Gramma when you come to pick us up at the airport.
Until Wednesday, Love you.