It was unspeakably good...

...to see the Braun family again. Pastor Allen, Laura, Clarissa, Katherine, Sam, Christina, and Maria (Maria also happens to be one of our godchildren). They joined us for the afternoon today and it was absolutely wonderful to have the house full of little ones again - of course THESE little ones are so well behaved and quiet, you'd hardly know they were here! We miss you guys, and it was wonderful to spend the time together.

Best moment came when Allen asked me to sign the Catechism we'd bought for Maria, and he handed me a pen. I took one look at it and said: "This is made by Ed Wolfe." Ed makes the most beautiful pens! Allen was surprised, but anyone who has seen Ed's handiwork knows it.

Watching them all bundle into the van and head back to beautiful Mount Hulda was sort of sad. I remember those years with the little ones and what joy they were. Enjoy them, Allen and Laura! They grow up too fast.

Here are a couple pics: