Monday, October 8, 2007

Weekend in Elma

This weekend we got to take a little trip up to Elma. Sean had some work to do up there for a previous customer, and the girls have been begging to go since we have been back out to Oregon, so we packed up our stuff and hit the road on Friday night.
As we got closer and closer the girls became more and more anxious as they counted down the minutes and the miles to our arrival. At last we approached the sign that said "Elma 20 Miles" The girls began to break out in song! I could see that they were rejoicing to be back around there close friends again. They would sing a song or two and then reminisce about times we had spent there with different ones, and then sing some more. It touched my heart to see the love they had for the brethren, and their children, and how this place held precious memories for them, as well as for me.

When we arrived in Elma we took the three older girls over to Sis. Linda's house where a bunch of other girls were having a slumber party. I'm sure they had a grand ol' time dressing up and being silly with all there friends.

On Saturday Sean had to work, so I went down to Sis. Gale's and visited for the day. It was so nice to just have the whole day to sit back, sip tea (or coffee) :) and let the kids play. It was a laid back kind of day filled with good conversation, and good food. I have really missed spending time with their family, so a day like Saturday was the prefect remedy, especially when all the kids remembered me. Even the baby Heidi who couldn't even talk when we left now says my name, and would even let me hold her and rock her to sleep....now how special is that???

On Sunday we all went to church. Meeting was really good, and I enjoyed the singing and what went forth. After church was church dinner which was also filled with good conversation and good food. Then it was time to say our goodbyes, and we found it very difficult to round up all the children, as they did not want to leave. Now that we live so much closer I'm sure we will be visiting there quite often, something I am looking forward too. To be in a place where you have friends and know you are loved is such a comfort. I'm thankful for our weekend trip to Elma.

6 comments:

meNmykids said...

I'm thankful for your weekend in Elma too! I enjoyed you as much as you did me, and we could see the way the kids were having a ball. Hayden is toooo cute.

Tish said...

It sounds like you had a good weekend! Isn't it wonderful the special fellowship we can have with the brethen? Their like family, only better!

Trina said...

I am so glad that you got to go up there and have such a great time! I am sure it was hard to round up all the kids and convince them to come back home. That is where all the girls are! lol Thankfully, it isnt that far, so another trip won't be too much of a challenge.

marykathryn said...

So great to get to spend time with not only close friends, but brethren. So funny that the girls were singing little songs of joy..I love that!!
What a great weekend for you guys!

Cherrie said...

Sound like a wonderful time. It is always good to see friends and loved ones.

Barbara Reed said...

That sounds like a great weekend,I'm glad you guys enjoyed it. Give the kids our love.