We are blessed to have spent the last 3 months in the States with such wonderful family and friends. We traveled through Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Cheraw, D.C., Los Angeles, Waco, New Orleans, Savannah, and more.
We had fun trying yummy foods, driving for the first time in 2 years, the beach, Disneyland for the 1st time, ice skating, camping, falling in mud, hanging out with mammoth fossils, belching with goats, reindeer on the beach, re-visiting our 1st home, seeing a space shuttle, and of course sharing with multiple churches and hanging out with some amazing supporters and friends!
The Cardells on the Move 
In other words, your furlough was boring? Lol. You both have been busy! It’s the American way, I guess. It was good to see you both while you were on this side of the world. Talk to you soon!
Busy — Yes! But I think we have decided it was a good kind of busy. 🙂
It was such a joy to be able to hug each of you again and see you in person. I’m thankful for all of the ways we can stay in touch but nothing beats the feel of touch. So glad you had such a good time but so thankful for the warm fuzzy feeling you gave to all of us here at home. Love you. Grandma