It's hard to believe we're back in England after what felt like a whole summer in Greece. These last three weeks have flown by, but when I think back on all that took place I am reminded of the many fun memories and feel heartache creep in. I would have been perfectly happy to stay there even longer! I really enjoyed being with my family, spending valuable time with my sisters, cousins and friends. Truth is I'm finding it harder each time to say goodbye.
Week one was full of wedding planning, checklists, getting organized and making game plans, Olympics, Drawsomething crazy cousin chill time, girl time, occasional dissertation work, and sermon prep. The occasional anxiety attack (for all the preparations), but for the most part a nice chilled summer holiday.
Week two welcomed people from all places: USA, Hungary, England, Spain.... 10 people staying at our house, an extra 8 near by. This automatically meant fun meals out, beach time, coffee shops; but also setting up the location for the wedding! Chairs, pews, decorations, tables, center-pieces, FOOD! Lots of sweat in the sun, setting up for the big day! Bachlor and Bachlorette parties! Craziness to the max!
Week three kicked off with a glorious wedding :) All the hard work, the creativity, the preparations finally paid off. The service was beautiful and the reception that followed joyous. I felt so proud that day and blessed to be part of the celebration. May I say... the first dance..."around the world I searched for you" so romantic! This week was also accompanied by a trip to the Island of Corfu! 3 nights and 4 days, enough to enjoy a mini vacation. Simon, myself, my parents, Christi, and a couple from Spain all set off with the sense of accomplishment as the newly-weds were happy on their honeymoon (a cruise around the Mediterranean islands).
Friday came all too soon and so did the goodbye hugs at the airport.
Now back home, back to reality, I've got a Masters to finish. And oh! Did I mention? Simon is beginning his in October! Another prayer answered! Lot's to look forward to in the month of September. I am eager to be finished! Please do be praying, I've got lots to do before September 14th. But oh the joy, when it's all complete! So I'm back up in Durham tomorrow for the next few weeks.
Here are a few highlights of the trip:
Week one was full of wedding planning, checklists, getting organized and making game plans, Olympics, Drawsomething crazy cousin chill time, girl time, occasional dissertation work, and sermon prep. The occasional anxiety attack (for all the preparations), but for the most part a nice chilled summer holiday.
Week two welcomed people from all places: USA, Hungary, England, Spain.... 10 people staying at our house, an extra 8 near by. This automatically meant fun meals out, beach time, coffee shops; but also setting up the location for the wedding! Chairs, pews, decorations, tables, center-pieces, FOOD! Lots of sweat in the sun, setting up for the big day! Bachlor and Bachlorette parties! Craziness to the max!
Week three kicked off with a glorious wedding :) All the hard work, the creativity, the preparations finally paid off. The service was beautiful and the reception that followed joyous. I felt so proud that day and blessed to be part of the celebration. May I say... the first dance..."around the world I searched for you" so romantic! This week was also accompanied by a trip to the Island of Corfu! 3 nights and 4 days, enough to enjoy a mini vacation. Simon, myself, my parents, Christi, and a couple from Spain all set off with the sense of accomplishment as the newly-weds were happy on their honeymoon (a cruise around the Mediterranean islands).
Friday came all too soon and so did the goodbye hugs at the airport.
Now back home, back to reality, I've got a Masters to finish. And oh! Did I mention? Simon is beginning his in October! Another prayer answered! Lot's to look forward to in the month of September. I am eager to be finished! Please do be praying, I've got lots to do before September 14th. But oh the joy, when it's all complete! So I'm back up in Durham tomorrow for the next few weeks.
Here are a few highlights of the trip:
Cousins!
Simon and my Pappou!
