As many of you know that if you come into the Jarvis FunHouse family via friendship, work or marriage you are apart of this family. Well as you also know I love children. I would love to have 1-2 more grandchildren if it is in the plans. Maybe one of the reasons God moved the Fam to Maine is so Brylee would have a chance of a normal life & not be too spoiled. Back to the point. I consider Brad, Faith & Helen my family too. This is my McFadden Family. (Cary, Jenn & Brylee are my Fam)
I took the chance & e-mailed Brad & Faith to see if they could get together on the 28th.They asked if it was better to meet @ Fire Wheel or in Rockwall. I told them it did not matter because I have my Garmin & I could meet them where ever. (to those that don't know what a Garmin is It is my GPS also known as Karen.) We arranged to meet in Rockwall @ On the Border then ice cream @ Braskin Robbins. Let the FUN begin.
I needed to meet my friend Donna to drop off some pictures so we decided to meet @ the Lowes parking lot. I got there a little early & went inside. I ran into some friends from the Fire Dept & we talked for about 5-10 minutes. What a pleasure it was to talk with them. I do hope we get the chance again. They gave me advise about a car(s) I'm considering in the future. God's answer: Friendship is so valuable.
I meet up with Donna and as she was looking through the pictures when a call came in. She told me she needed to take it. By the tone of voice I knew it had to be someone she was concern or worried about. God's Answer: You will always be a mother & always worry about your Fam no matter how old or how far way they are.
Next I was on my way to meet my Mcfadden Family. Garmin/Karen & I made great timing. Now Garmin/Karen did take me off the President George Bush Tollway & through a scenic route for a short time. I had heard that the tollway goes all the way to I- 30 but this time I would do as Garmin/Karen asked, so I "Follow the highlighted route". It took me through an area that my parents once lived in. Lots of changes. Lots of memories came flooding back. God's Answer: Memories are good. Make as many as you can.
It was so good to see everyone. I got & took the biggest hug(s) I could from Helen.(and many more) It's been a while since I saw her & even though we hope to get together again soon I needed something to hold onto until the next time. Helen said, the Blessing for our meal. It was the sweetest one I have ever heard!! I will cherish it. We ate & talked. Did you know Unlimited does not mean unlimited? Yep..... I will let Brad explain that one. Once we were done we got into my SUV & went for ice cream. Now I wish I had my camera or at least my cell phone for a picture of Helen sitting in Brylee's car seat! It was greatness. Man!! I really wish I had gotten a picture. After we got our ice cream we sit & talked. I listened to how much they missed the family too. God's Answer: We are not the only one missing the family & it is tough on everyone. We are not the only ones that had a tough time with changes at the holidays.
I also found out that it looks like the McFadden Family will be joining us in Maine For Christmas!! We talked about maybe flying at the same time. I get Helen!!! This way we can show them how to catch the bus into Portland, etc. I also know that Cary & Brad's dad need to build up his muscles. LOL. We will see if we can coordinate this.
If everything works out Bryan & I hope to go for a visit in June to see the Fam. It may workout that Helen will fly with us so she can see her grandparents. She misses them A LOT!!! Bonus points will be seeing Uncle Cary, Aunt Jenn & Brylee. God's Answer: Reminder on why we welcome people into our life. You never know what journeys you will share.
After our ice cream I took them back to there car. I got more hugs.
I knew the direction I needed to go so off I go! Now remember that Garmin/Karen took me through the scenic route coming so I made my way to West bound I-30 & took off. Well Garmin/Karen had to re-calculating since I was not "following her highlighted route". I knew if I did not find President George Bush Tollway that I would come across 635 so I was ok. God's Answer: Trust Me! Just down the road a little came the exit for the tollway, so here I go.... I'm on the tollway over the lake & my says "re-calculating" then came " follow highlighted route." "follow highlighted route" "follow highlighted route" I looked over at my Garmin & all you could see was WATER on the map. I started laughing!!! My Garmin thought I was driving on water. I called Bryan to tell him & after he laughed he told me he might want to update my Garmin/Karen. What a wonder way to end a really bad week. Friends, family, Garmin & GOD!!!!
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