Company from Holland!

For over a year, I have had a cyber friend, Jenny, from Scrapbook Paradise, who lives in Holland. They have been in the US for a summer vacation and since Oregon was on their agenda, we arranged to meet!

Last Tuesday, Jenny and her family came to visit me. It was lovely to meet....and it felt so warm and embracing right from the moment I opened the door. There were hugs all around, and then a good visit together in the living room. Jenny is a tiny little thing, and her husband, Peter, is very tall, as is their oldest son, Bjorn. Twelve year old Ingmar is a big boy also, and so friendly. They are just a darling family.

I was most impressed with the love this family has for one another, and the genuine kindness they display to one another. Peter is a "hands on" dad which always warms my heart....and they all smile all the time! It was a privilege for me to be able to meet them!

After lunch Peter and the boys left, and Jenny and I got down to business in my craft room. We did have such a wonderful visit. She showed me some folds for a book, a heart book idea, and in general I learned lots from her. I have always admired her many little scrapbooks that she does.

I feel like I have known her always--the visiting was so easy, the exchange of ideas fun, and it was simply a deep pleasure to finally meet Jenny and her wonderful family. I feel I have been blessed!

Thank you Jenny, Peter and boys for making the effort to come visit this granny. You made my week!!

God speed as you return home tomorrow!