Going, Going, Gone

Going ... the school year! Next Wednesday marks the end of another school year for Addison and Parker. Libby gets to attend school until July 2 … don’t tell her she has to go longer than the older girls! She is on the Austrian school schedule while the girl’s school adheres to an American schedule. Can’t believe how quickly the school year has gone.

Going … the time with my parents. They came, they stayed, and they left. We had such a great time. Unfortunately it rained every day. However, we made the most of it. I’ve got fun photos on face book of our time together, but let me sum up in words the activities: IKEA, Caritas, McDonalds, Downtown, Street performers, Tee and Apple Strudel, Kase Krainer, Breakfast in Bed, H & M, Donau River, UBahn, Prater, Getting caught in the rain … then hail … on top of a mountain, Tee, Breakfast, Durum, Rain, and lots of great conversation around the table. I have to be honest, when they said they were staying 12 days (gulp) I was worried. However, (happy gulp) the time was so rich I can’t believe how fast it went. It was great to have them see our space … and by them seeing our space … it seemed to validate our experience. A stamp of approval from those you love is just an added bonus from God.

Gone … the first 5K this body has ever done! Along with 21,000 other women in Vienna, Addison and I ran our first 5K. The gals from our team all did the race together … and I’m not too proud to admit I was the last to finish. I started out running with Addison. She left me in the dust. I then maintained a brisk walk, 4 of my friends left me in the dust. I then settled into a comfortable walk, and my friend Carrie was kind and stuck with me. If it wasn’t for her I think I would have dragged myself through the finish line. However, I did manage to muster the last bit of energy for a strong jog to finish the torture … I mean race. I figure if I start training for next year, I’ll be able to do better next year!