FRIENDS FROM FRANCE
I visited the Daughters of Charity Motherhouse, The St. Vincentian Motherhouse, he birthplace of St. Vincent, and Folleville where St. Vincent gave the first sermon of the mission which led to St. Vincent in Chatillon where Vincentian Health Care was born in 1617. I climbed to the top of Notre Dame in Paris and walked down pebbled streets much like those St. Vincent traveled down. I visited Mona Lisa and toured Napoleon's apartment. I saw original paintings by Vincent van Gogh...my favorite artist.
Deb, Elizabeth, me and Jame enjoying friendship on our last night in Paris. |
After we returned home, I missed being with my new friends. The strangers that boarded a plane to Paris came back with an incredible bond. I was thrilled to see one of my sweet friends the week after we returned. When she hugged me, I felt like God was blessing me once more by giving me the opportunity to see her for just half an hour. When is the last time you hugged a friend in welcome and felt the blessing from God? Each time we see each other we should thank God for his blessings upon us, that we may share in the lives of amazing friends.
FAMILY FUN
The family at Disney (minus a few). |
It may be years before we are able to have coffee again, but the special bond of Disneyland will keep us connected until then.
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I've traveled many miles over the last month. I've seen amazing sights, been to legendary places and experienced "the happiest place on earth," but nothing compares to making new friends and sharing those experiences with them.
"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
How blessed I was in my travels! The best souvenirs I came home with are friendships.
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