Our crazy week in the Midwest!

This is Nate. I decided to get back to blog-writing after eons of absense!

We have now made it full circle back to Omaha. What a wonderful week of seeing people, laughing, and making new memories the week before Christmas!

It all started when we flew from the Philippines into Omaha last Thursday evening. Last Friday and Saturday were crazy wedding days in Chicago with Stephen and Joy, the bride and groom! We also had some quality time with my other siblings, especially when we played Settlers of Catan (I love that game!).

We stuck around in Chicago area on Sunday & Monday, mostly to spend time with my favorite parents in the whole world! But, we also saw some other quality people, like Trisha, Katie, Dave, Barrett, Suzanne, Allison, and Suzanne :) Fun, fun!

On Tuesday, we said goodbye to my parents (sad) and then visited with one of my former professors at Taylor U, at Ivanhoes. Jessica and I also drove around the campus in the snow--how romantic!

Then, off to Indianapolis, where we had a fabulous dinner and visit with the Merricks (we love you guys!).

Wednesday was a low-key day at Kevin & Kim's--their bed was so comfy! That evening, we visited my sending church, MCOG, and then went caroling afterwards. By the end of the evening we were in the famous hot-tub with Kevin and Dave--that was some real bonding!


Thursday was another day of good-byes and hellos, as we said good-bye to the Schuesslers, Lockes, Callahans, and Gloria. We also picked up a ton of music resources at J.W. Pepper for our music students in the Philippines.

Then, we were off for Illinois. We stopped in Peoria to visit with Chris and Janelle and their family--it was so good to see them again after so long!

And, yesterday, Friday, we arrived back home again in Nebraska--whippee! Now we are enjoying ourselves before we go with Jessica's family for a fun evening on Christmas eve!

Thank you, Lord, for all your blessings along the way and for such a wonderful trip! We praise Your name for family and friends and for Your direction in our lives!