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07/07/2002 Entry: "The beginning of the end"
One more Sunday to go, and the farewell's have begun. There was quite a dinner at church today, some kind words were said and we given some very nice gifts. I have never liked goodbyes, and there is no reason to suppose I'll enjoy this one, though we have missed all the folk at home - well, some of them anyway ;o)We've had some very good times here. I understand now why Florida is such a popular holiday destination . With so much to do, we've barely scratched the surface in our time here. But it's the warmth of the welcome that we've received and the friendships that we've made that have made the biggest impression on me. So many people have been pleased to go out of their way to be helpful to us; it has been very touching. I don't want to get sentimental, but the past few weeks have been very special. I suspect that at the very least our Christmas card list just got longer!
Now my attention has to begin to turn homeward and try to work out how we can use these experiences to strengthen the work in Swansea and Gower. But we're not done yet. There is still a full week here in Fruitland Park to be enjoyed before our travels take us on to the Everglades and the Florida Keys.
Replies:
Thank you, Richard, for enriching our lives. We will miss you but feel blessed to have met you and your lovely family.
Posted by Karen Lott @ 07/08/2002 08:38 PM CST
We have been so blessed to have had the opportunity to have this exchange. I am so glad that you have been pleased with the time here . We all wish you could stay longer. In Christian Love. Donna & Gene Smith
Posted by Donna @ 07/08/2002 02:43 AM CST
