On Easter weekend we had the joy to travel to the western Carolina mountains to meet Kristy and Brian for two delightful days. We arrived in cold and rainy weather on Good Friday night, but it turned beautiful the next morning. We headed for our favorite Mast General Store.
This quaint mountain spot has become a favorite of Kristy and Brian too -- and so they suggested that we meet them for the weekend. It is just about the same distance for both of us and we love the area.
After sitting on the back porch of the country store for a short while, we learned that the local mountain pickers and singers would be performing directly -- so we grabbed the best seats on the swing and rockers.
On Sunday, after enjoying a wonderful church service, we ate our farewell lunch at Panera's. It was here that we got the idea to Skype with Kirk on his birthday. So, we entertained the crowd eating on Panera's patio and watched Kirk open his birthday presents on our laptop.
Here is our view of Kirk on the computer screen holding up a birthday package. What wonderful technology we have at our disposal.
After we returned home we received an unexpected treat. Judy and Wes Brask called and said they would like to drop in for a quick visit and dinner on Tuesday night. What a great blessing! They had earlier spent several weeks in Florida and then traveled to Virginia to see their kids and grandkids. We had a wonderful short visit.
This quaint mountain spot has become a favorite of Kristy and Brian too -- and so they suggested that we meet them for the weekend. It is just about the same distance for both of us and we love the area.
After sitting on the back porch of the country store for a short while, we learned that the local mountain pickers and singers would be performing directly -- so we grabbed the best seats on the swing and rockers.
On Sunday, after enjoying a wonderful church service, we ate our farewell lunch at Panera's. It was here that we got the idea to Skype with Kirk on his birthday. So, we entertained the crowd eating on Panera's patio and watched Kirk open his birthday presents on our laptop.
Here is our view of Kirk on the computer screen holding up a birthday package. What wonderful technology we have at our disposal.
After we returned home we received an unexpected treat. Judy and Wes Brask called and said they would like to drop in for a quick visit and dinner on Tuesday night. What a great blessing! They had earlier spent several weeks in Florida and then traveled to Virginia to see their kids and grandkids. We had a wonderful short visit.
