Here we are, home again...an enjoyable, full trip. Finding that line between jampacking it with fun and relaxing as much as possible is always a struggle. We saw as much family as possible (2 new nephews were the draw in the first place, although we had seen Ray already), found a few Canadian items that I wanted, and then were still there when a dear friend was killed suddenly. Ron and Gail Ramsay are friends from church who I boarded with a total of 2 years while in college, etc., and last Thursday Ron went out riding a horse and didn't come back. They found him later, but it was too late. He had quit his job a couple years back, and he and Gail had fulfilled their dream of buying a horse ranch where they broke horses, had riding camps for kids and boarded horses. They were an excellent example for me of what a marriage should be, as they always honored and respected each other in everything they did. They would always say "treat your husband like a king, and he'll treat you like a queen". Their roles were always very well defined, which I believe also added to the strength of their marriage. They never had any children of their own, but took in dozens of foster children over the years. I don't know what Gail will do now, but your prayers for her would certainly be appreciated. We then made our way back home, with Mom also driving with us. (she came to help Rebecca whose baby is due today) It is a good thing that it is a 2 day drive home, because when we left, my heart was feeling rather homesick, but as the road went along, the thoughts turned to getting back home to my own house, and finishing my summer projects. It's good to just drive and think though, and be able to sort everything out, pray a bit and visit with my husband who I never get that much of a chance to in everyday life. Luke rode with Grandma most of the way, so that was exciting for him, and then she could listen to his cute but endless chatter.