From: rodhugen
Date: Sun Feb 17 12:47:36 EST 2008
Subject: Distant Villagers

Responses adriennelynne: returning the joy (2/18/08) Responses (sorted by date) adriennelynne: returning the joy (2/18/08) One of the joys of traveling is that you get to meet friends far away. Friday I skipped out of meetings a bit early and joined David and Adrienne for lunch. They did a road trip from Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids and we hung out at the Red Robin for a few hours remembering, sharing, and watching David create pretty pictures on the coasters. Aargh...I forgot to bring them with me. I went on and on about the banquet and we talked about the joys of medical school and looking forward to Junior. David reviewed my medical condition and nodded wisely and said, "Hmmmm..." a couple times while looking concerned so I think he'll probably be a great doctor. :) I could not believe that people would leave the God favored city of Tucson to go to the frozen tundra of Michigan. The Crawfords were amening and talking about how much colder it had been. We thought it might be that they were being punished by God, but we liked the concept that our sins are whiter than snow. We talked about how they are bringing Village values to their new community and how much we miss each other. After a few hours they had to return and I had to catch a shuttle to the airport so we parted again. We hugged and said goodbye and hoped to do it again and when they left I cried for how much I hate the miles that keep us apart. And for the joy of seeing their faces again. Rod

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From: adriennelynne
Date: Mon Feb 18 09:24:27 EST 2008
Subject: returning the joy