PS Weekend

This past weekend we were able to get away for a little R&R. We were invited to spend the weekend with our friends Bob and Jan at their beautiful home in Palm Springs. The weather was very hot (it reminded us of the hot season in Africa, and the city really reminded us of Maroua!), but we were thankful that we could enjoy the wonderful air conditioned homes and cars! On Saturday afternoon, we went for a sight-seeing tour of the city.

The view of the city from the surrounding hills.

Lots of palm trees and everything was green because the natural springs provide plenty of water for the city and valley.

A beautiful home and yard

Typical southwestern style

Another view

It took a bit of time and patience, but soon Patch, the dog, accepted us as part of the family!

Thanks Bob and Jan for a relaxing and wonderful weekend together!

After church and a relaxing meal with friends, we headed back home. Just outside of Palm Springs, is an area that is covered by wind generators.

The slow rotations of these giant turbines is certainly mesmerizing! We arrived at J&K's to find our sons very occupied with their fantasy football draft picks. Being the loyal Viking fans that they are, they were dressed for the day!

Even this little boy was dressed for the occasion! But he certainly had better things to occupy his time...

It was so much fun to see how well he can now sit!

Jayden has also discovered his feet!

Of course, the Olympics captured all of our attention also!

After a delicious supper together, we bid our farewells and headed back home through the Badlands toward the big cities.

When we arrived home, we were greeted by these visitors! Ronda and her husband Brian had come for the weekend to visit Kari (on the right). It was a special treat to see Ronda again, after five years, and also to meet her husband Brian.

Even though the visit was short, we appreciated that they took the time to drop by.

On Monday evening, Kari dropped by for another visit and also took us out for dinner (thanks Kari!). It is hard to believe that her time here in the area is coming to an end. In about a week, she will be once again packing her bags and moving on to her next assignment. We will miss her so much, but are so thankful that we have had these few months to spend some time together.

And we know that she is getting anxious to try out her new sandals in Africa! Our prayers and thoughts go with you Kari, as you continue your adventures!