Paige is home…although her trip home wasn’t without a few hiccups along the way. The airplane had a mechanical issue in Paris and was delayed several hours. Because of the delay, she missed her connection home and had to spend the night in D. C. And didn’t get home until the next day. 

But…SHE IS HOME! 

She’s happy to be home, but was sad to leave Paris. She had a fabulous month!

Besides Paige catching up on her sleep and doing a lot of laundry, we’ve had a wonderful, authentic and really, really delicious Afghani meal with my refugee family (my 3 month commitment through World Relief has ended, but we continue to keep in touch.)

Clay has been busy working (nearly every day) as a kayak and stand up paddle board tour guide. 

And I’m trying to finish readying Linda’s (Italian exchange student) room for her arrival next week, as well as ordering college textbooks, buying school supplies, and organizing everything for Paige’s move to the apartment in a few weeks.  In just a few weeks, Paige will begin her second year of college and Clay will begin his senior year. Linda arrives in just a few days. 

It’s been busy and crazy, but I’m savoring this time with my family. 

A few photos from Paige’s last few days in Paris:


And at home: