This has been a wonderful week of family relationships.  We left Adrian last Thursday to head to our son, Roger's, home in Mt. Sterling, KY.  He had just returned from working in Virginia for the month of March, and we had been caring for his dog, Wolfgang, while he was away from home.  With Easter weekend upon us, Gail, Paul, and Roger left for Georgia to celebrate Christ's resurrection with our daughters and future son-in-law, Rick.  Friday evening we met Christiane and then went to dinner with her and Rebecca at Mary Mac's in Atlanta.  It was a down home type of restaurant with all food made from scratch and served family style.  Needless to say we all over ate with our favorite dish being tomato pie.

The next morning the girls went shopping for a wedding dress for Rebecca, and Roger and Paul headed to Rick's, located about an hour northeast of Atlanta to help him work on some projects that needed to be done before the July wedding,which will be held at Rick's home.  The girls went to a dress shop near where Rebecca lives.  There she tried on several dresses which were nice, but not exactly what she was looking for.  The fifth dress she tried created a magical moment for them all.  As she came out from the changing room, Rebecca, Gail,  and Christiane began to cry.  When they looked at the clerks in the store, both of them were crying as well.  They later said they never cry,  but that was a very special moment.  Needless to say, Rebecca bought the dress.  She said it made her feel like a princess.  Later that day Gail also found a dress for the wedding.  In the afternoon the ladies joined the men at Rick's to plan their attack on the projects.

On Easter we worshiped together to celebrate Christ's resurrection.  Following the service, many of Rick's family came for dinner.  We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon together.  His family is very warm and engaging, a joy to be around.  Since the wedding is going to be at Rick's, there was much discussion by family members about the various places on his property where the wedding could be held.  There are several options, but nothing conclusive has been decided. 

Monday and Tuesday have been very  busy days.  We have painted trim on Rick's house, stained and installed window boxes that Paul had made and transported to Georgia from Michigan in our trusty 17 year old Explorer.  Rebecca has already planted flowers in her window boxes.  We've also repaired and painted a gazebo that is located near the lake on Rick's property.  It looks like Wednesday and Thursday will be just as busy.  However,  we enjoy working together with family on projects which to us is fun.

We trust everyone had a very special Easter.

Blessings and Encouragement,

Paul and Gail