We went up for a family wedding (shocked that we could make one of Ron's cousins' weddings, but the bride's from Texas!) and had a wonderful time. A couple of his cousins live up in that area, and we are now determined to get connected with them better. I didn't even realize one of them was still in Dallas. They love the Lord, and it was refreshing to visit with them and all the other family we ran into--people we haven't seen since our wedding! The wedding was beautiful, and even though I hadn't met the bride and barely knew the groom, I could tell the way you just can, that they loved the Lord so much and each other (of course). Those weddings are the best.
We also stayed the weekend for a little romance of our own. The bed and breakfast we stayed at is owned by the bride's grandparents (quite a coincidence), and was pleasant. We enjoyed a long chat with them on the porch this morning while they fed us the best quiche I've ever had in my life.
We also took in downtown Dallas, saw some rather historical items in the Dallas Library, including one of the first copies made of the Declaration of Independence. We went to the Dallas Aquarium, which was really fun. It had birds and monkey (including tiny little bitty monkeys, which I loved) and lots of fish/sharks/etc... I wish we had the camera with us to show you the bird that was sitting on the side railing, letting all the visitors pet him. He was a small and exotic little thing, just crooning for attention. I wonder if I'm not a bit like that at times :) sorry Ron, I guess I'm high maintenance to a degree!
I am sorry I don't write on this blog more often, for those of you who want to read about the Goodmans. I don't always have a story to tell, or I just don't make time. I actually will make time to tell you about what God has been doing in our lives. I'll tell you tomorrow morning! I know this will take a bit and my husband is wanting to play checkers with me.
But it is good things. and He is Good. We are being renewed and refreshed.
Joie, you have also inspired me to be more transparent here. I love seeing the real you, and want all of you reading this to see the real me. A work in progress, and lately... even more and more grateful for a loving God.
