I headed down to North Carolina over my fall break to spend time with my friend and former roommate, Ali and her husband Tommy, and their little one, Crescena. They are preparing to head to Nairobi in February where Tommy will serve as a missionary pilot with Africa Inland Mission. I am so glad I got to see them one last time before they head to Kenya.
My time with them was sweet. It was a gift to be with dear friends and to get to delight in their precious little one. AND it was wonderful to be outside - and out of the city!! It did my soul a lot of good to be able to go for walks in the countryside - to breathe in the fresh air and see trees and grass and lakes!
Just after I got back from North Carolina, my friend Bryce came to visit from Portland. We spent the day with his friend Isaac, who is also living in Baltimore. It was a glorious fall day, and we walked out to Fort McHenry.
The fort is on a peninsula on the other side of the harbor. It is also a park - so again, it was nice to be outside and to see a field of grass...as opposed to the little plots we have in the city!
We had fun exploring the fort.
And we got a few laughs out of these benches that are scattered all over Baltimore, declaring it "The Greatest City in America." Most of the benches are in disrepair - in fact, the one right across from my apartment building doesn't even have a seat anymore.
So I am thankful for time with both of these dear friends who know me well and have walked with me through many seasons. It was wonderful to get out of the city and see Tom and Ali's world - and also to have someone from home catch a glimpse of my new world.
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