Derek and the kids drove over to spend the day with us, and oh, how glad we were to see everyone! We went to church at HTC, where Pastor Jon and Amy and two couples from our old small group were the only familiar faces after 14 years away. But it was so welcoming–several people introduced themselves, and total strangers are setting up a meal train for me. This is why we love this church so much.
We went out for brunch and then spent a couple hours at the Art Institute, then back to the room here for some games before Lou Malnati’s for dinner. Annie and I both got a little teary when they drove away, especially since we won’t see them again for two weeks, but it was a wonderful day together.
