This week we are down in Dumfries and Galloway. Heather's sister Rosey became Mrs McFarlane on Sunday when she married Kirk, and the family stayed on for a few days together at the lodge that was hired for the ceremony. They had a beautiful ceremony on Sunday afternoon overlooking the Solway Firth, with just close friends and family there. They are planning a big celebration and blessing service back up in Stirling early next year, which we won't be able to attend, so it was great that we were able to share in their special day before we head for Ohio.
Abi featured as a flower girl, Heather played piano and sang, and Matthew and I concentrated on looking as Scottish as possible!! It was a great day and good to be able to share special times with everyone there.
Monday brought Abi's 4th birthday, and it was good to take advantage of having so many people together in one place for the wedding - Abi had no shortage of helpers when it came to opening presents, and enough people at her party to play a proper round of musical chairs and have a treasure hunt!
The rest of the week has seen another birthday celebration - Hannah, our neice, hit her teenage years - and lots of opportunity for relaxing and recharging in the grounds here and along this bit of the Scottish coast.
Next week our focus will be back onto US visa's; our interviews with the Embassy have been set for Tuesday 19th October, so this time next week we will know for certain the sort of time line we are looking at for moving West. Watch this space for the update!!
Thank you so much for the interest you have shown in our work with MAF; thanks for the encouragement from so many of you, the prayers, the practical ways you have helped - it is all very much appreciated!
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