Well our bags are packed and we're ready to go. Last night at the end of the Geelong Bible Conference we sang Psalm 121 and said Goodbye to friends and family - mother, sister, husband, doggie (well, Flossie wasn't at the conference - we saved our farewell for afterwards). It all seems somewhat surreal, Jemimah and me sitting here alone in Melbourne.
I am so excited to be meeting up with many of you. People who don't understand sometimes belittle online friendships, but some of you know more about me than my real life friends do. I can't wait until you are both!! I hope you like me. I hope my daughter behaves. I hope I'm not caught out in a lie, however unintentional.
For those of you who are interested to know where we'll be when, here it is:
9th July: Orange County, CaliforniaI've tried to keep the regions broad enough to maintain anonymity of my lovely hosts, but I hope that if you live nearby, that might give you some idea. Do please let me know if you are going to one of the conferences, or if you live nearby!
12th July: Bakersfield
13th July: Bakersfield Home Education Conference
15th July: Disneyland!
18th July: Tri-Cities Region, Tennessee
22nd July: Waukesha County, Wisconsin
25th July: Living Education Retreat
28th July: Berkshire County, Massachusetts
5th August: NYC
8th August: Home Again, Home Again.
I hope to be posting photos on A Peaceful Day's FaceBook page regularly, and I'll try to post some 'Best Ofs' here as well, to give you my impressions of the mighty US of A. Last time I was there I was 11 years old, the same age as Jemimah as now. I still have many lovely memories of that - my first overseas trip. I wonder how much has changed.
Well, until next time, my friends, Adieu!
What an exciting itinerary! Jeanne, I hope you have the BEST time :)
ReplyDeleteThat is super-exciting! The U.S. is on my wishlist. Have fun and keep us updated if you can!
ReplyDeleteJeanne, feel free to say "yes" to anyone who wants to come my direction!
ReplyDeleteOn word: YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity for you both. Look forward to seeing some photos and hearing of your travels. Safe travels in Jesus name! xox
ReplyDeleteSo excited to have you girls! Wow, that's a long time since you've been here! And you're headed to Brandy's after - no pressure!
ReplyDeleteCould you just swing by and pick me up on your way?! Hope you have uneventful travels and a wonderful time in the good ol' US of A! Prayers for safe travels coming your way.
ReplyDelete`CAN i TRAVEL IN YOUR HANDBAG? SORRY FOR THE CAPS BUT THE CAT IS LYING ON THE LOCK KEY & IS SO HAPPY I HAVEN'T THE HEART TO MOVE HIM. HAVE A SUPER TRIP & POST LOTS OF PICS SO WE CAN TRAVEL VICARIOUSLY WITH YOU.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time Jeanne. I wish I could jump in your suitcase and enjoy it all with you.
ReplyDeleteYour conferences sound good and normal! Looking forward to your summaries some day! Have a safe trip.
ReplyDeleteI'm very much looking forward to meeting you at the LER conference! I know you and Jemimah will have a lovely trip to the U.S. There is a lot to see.
ReplyDeleteyippety, skippety!!
ReplyDeleteenjoy!!
I am so looking forward to meeting the two of you!!!!!!!!! :-) Be safe out there.
ReplyDeletePraying that you have journey mercies, friend! How strange and exciting that you will be HERE soon. God is good and this is another gift.
ReplyDeleteFrom joy to joy,
Nancy
I look forward to meeting you at the Bakersfield Home Education conference tomorrow.
ReplyDelete~Hayley
Oh! I am so jealous that you are going to the LER! Say hello to my friend Nancy and enjoy all you learn! I haven't ever been able to make it to the MN conference, but I'm hoping someday! How are you enjoying the States? If you were coming near Arkansas, I would love to meet you face to face. Maybe next time! Or maybe I will go down under some day!
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