Georgia

On Thursday, November 1st, we flew to Atlanta where we were met at the airport by our good friends, Tim and Katie Plumley and their daughter, Maura. Maura was not yet talking when we left Georgia last year, so we were surprised when we got in the car and she said, "you are Daniel and Kara." I guess her parents had given her a little coaching on who they were meeting at the airport! She is an outgoing and adorable little girl and we had so much fun getting to hear her talk. We also had a great time getting to catch up with Tim and Katie over lunch at Chick-fil-A (hooray for Georgia sweet tea!). During our time in Georgia, our friends Bob and Nancy Reynolds graciously let us stay in their home and use their car. Thank you!

We were able to see many friends over the next four days and once again had some wonderful and long-anticipated American meals (not one black bean!). We were even able to take part in a very special event -- "Bad Movie Friday" at Kim & Cliff Daniel's house where we watched "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" and ate red food (spaghetti, Twizzlers, etc.).

On Sunday we were able to share about the children's home at both morning services at our former church, Bright Star UMC. Since many people there have been to NLCH on mission trips, it made it extra special to show pictures and tell stories. The new pastor was very welcoming to us and let us help him serve communion at the close of both services. That was a neat time, especially when we served all of children.

As a side note, we take communion at our church by dipping a small piece of bread into a large goblet of juice. I was holding the juice and I thought that it was funny how many of the children dunked their entire hand into the juice. Thinking that maybe this was because they couldn't see the inside of the glass well, I lowered it, only to discover that this allowed them to plunge their hand even further into the juice. An interesting observation! That made me glad that the children are served last.

Following the last service, we had a delicious covered dish lunch and of course, more sweet tea!

The picture to the right is the only picture that I have from our time in Georgia (thanks for sending it to me, B!). We were so busy that we forgot to get the camera out.