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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Chicago Chicago

Chicago  Chicago
That is where it started.

then the fun began.


Russ  and Sharon picked us up at o' Hare


On the road

Anyone hungry?


Always.  Have you ever been to Sonic Burgers?


Yum.  and good french fries


Destination, Minnow Haven .  weekend Bible retreat.

At least 10 deer crossing the road   ( photo of dashboard, no deer )


Supper apple pie and much much more


Message: Craig.. one thing I learned:  Follow through on 


nudges to call or encourage someone. 
 ( did it. wrote an email before going to bed)


Treats. cookies with butter icing and much much more 

Hotel in town.  Cozy  and exciting...
(
like finding keys in the door of the car parked next to us. Anyone know a guy named Bud?   ☺ )


A good night's sleep 

Two cups of good coffee, an answer to my email                    ( she was blessed and that blesses me ) 
  And  off to our Bible retreat

Breakfast- cinnamon rolls and much much more.


Message: Ted M ... one thing I  learned: Rejoice in hope, patient in tribulationinstant in prayer and the Lord has great joy in pouring out a blessing



Bible Study: One thing I learned: message in song

♪ ♫  Behold what manner of love the Father has given unto us  ♪♪


  

Lunch   brownies with nuts and much much more


Crafts for the kids:

                             


The wise man built his house upon the rocks 
 and the foolish man built his house upon the sand


Crafts for adults 


 here we go with the steps to a piece of art work
     






           










                 Done Beautifully..Amazing 




Message : Bud  . One thing I learned: It is helpful to "draw" a mental picture of a place to help remember the connections. 


Message:   Rob.  One thing I learned:  Be specific in prayer 


and then be ready.


Friends old and new..ok,


        here are some fun shots.











































supper : bread pudding and much much more

Message; Darrell: one thing I learned : There is  more than 


one name for the Sea of Galilee... Tiberias also Gennesaret. 


Treats:  lemon squares  and much much more






Cozy night at hotel




Good Night Sleep


Breakfast at retreat - muffins and ...( you can guess   ☺ )


Children's message:  Choices.

















The kids caught on, and THEY will tell you the message. 



Worship time




Lunch:  real mashed potatoes, with real butter, butter rolls and real butter



on the road again.



Elmhurst with very wonderful friends 

Dinner:  Chocolate and much more


Games and more games. 

 Learned some good ones to teach my little people. 
and some I will not  (   ☺  )



  ( Nelda, I think you would appreciate our use of the board )

 Then it is almost bed time..  Candy on the pillow.



   














  If you forget anything,  our hostess has thought of it



                                           













         sink side,

     
             













   tub side...

even a photo of my grandson













Bubble bath ( they have jets, too )




Breakfast - oatmeal with butter, nuts and berries, and coffee 






Fresh water for the birds




A drive through our old stomping grounds





137 Harrison Street. 




Great adventure:  the Frank Lloyd Wright Tour.   So amazing.

I had no idea. So many photos, it will be a separate post

but just to whet your appetite:  







Lunch:  Horokoto.  huge buffet banana cream pie, ice cream, 


sushi














                                                   









     Entrees for Kathy
                                                      
                                         







  Sushi  for Kathy

                                          













   Desserts: 
 YES Banana cream pie and much much more






Back to our host family







What is not to love about Russ and Sharon ! 


Off to O'Hare. Home.  Memories to last a long time


I live an exciting life.

1 comment:

Lisa said...

Delicious looking food! And much, much more! :) Wish we could make it back there one of these years!