What a day.

Okay, have you ever just ran around all day and thought I can not believe what all we got accomplished today. 

Most of the time, if you are anything like myself, you run around like a chicken with your head cut off and think by the end of it I didn't get half of what I wanted to do done. Then there are those days that you go and go, look back after you get in and say I don't know where I got the energy to do all of that. 

Today was one of those wonderful days that are filled with moments you remember. Our day started fairly early for most. We were having company, so like most women do, I woke up with a million and one things on a list in my head to get done before we walked out the door for the airport. 

So if you know me, you know that I started the day with a very large cup of coffee and a lot of vanilla creamer. After getting my all important caffeine rush, the race was on. I dusted, wiped, put away, washed, and tidied everything a could think of. Stephen, thought I was crazy for sure. Then out the door we went with my coffee in hand. Thankful, Stephen drove because drinking and driving is against the law, even if it is only coffee. 

We got to the airport around 8 and waited for our friends to make the walk down the corridor. I was a little jittery by this point, a pot of coffee will do that to a person, I should have eaten something I guess. So I paced the floor by the time Tony and Stacey came into view. Oh, how good it was to see somebody from home, especial friends like Stacey and Tony.  We headed to the car and away we were excited about our adventures for the day.  

Stephen drove us to Ballyclare, the Village we call home, so our guest could get washed up before we headed back out again. I felt bad they didn't have time for a nap, since they had been traveling all night, I wonder if it counts as the same day if you hadn't really been to sleep yet. 

Around 11 we ended up at Relish a local cafe, for some Irish Stew and wheaten bread. It is a hearty meal so Stephen and Tony, took one for the team, while Stacey and I had a more delicate dish. We did have a good crack with Caroline the owner and manager of the place. After lunch we drove down to Carrikfurgus, to the grammar  school (High School), where Tony was going to give a challenge to the teens, we had 30 in attendance, as he began to speak about Jonathan and his armor barer. He did a fantastic job, he gave some very real examples in his message and it really hit home. They got a good taste of american culture as he preached with zeal and passion, moving some of them I hope to makeup their own minds about how they too can make a difference in the world through serving our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Then off again we went on our way to Londonderry. It was fun watching Tony and Stacey try to stay a wake in the car as we drove the hour and a half. We got to Travis and Teri's about 3:30, they got a quick tour before they went out passing out information on the meetings that start tomorrow.  I was glad to visit with the ladies and the baby, Darci is the prettiest little girl in this time zone. 

Teri fixed a great meal, and we enjoyed a little fellowship. Little being the key word. Stephen and I had a youth meeting to get to, so we had to eat and ride. It is great having friends that understand a busy day. Thanks ya'll. 

We made it home in time to stop off at the loo  (restroom) before heading out the door, we didn't even shut the car off. The kids were great tonight. Stephen taught on the crucifixion, the kids were on the ball tonight, they like to keep us guessing. Sometimes they get all the question right and you think how did you know that. They are great kids. I got a chance to talk to some of the Parents and let them know our plans and invite them to church. The school takes off two weeks for easter and we hold the meeting in the school, so no school equals a no youth night. We did tell the parents that we have a sunday school they can come to as well, so maybe they will decide they miss us. 

We drove home, I don't remember feeling so tried but so happy at the same time. We got to see friends from home, eat lunch, see teens preached too, a gorgeous drive, visit local friends, another gorgeous drive, fellowship and witness to some youth, and come home to spend some time with each other, although in about 10 min there might be some snoring taking place. 

I hope this gives you an idea just how nice a day it really was.