Weblog Entry - 07/15/2002: "That's it!"

07/15/2002 Entry: "That's it!"

I can hardly believe that the exchange is all done. We're not quite packed; the Corbins are presumably all geared up for heading back.It was an emotional time in church today - though of course I am far too British to show it! Having a gammy leg didn't help any, but I managed to hobble through all right. There was an Organ and Piano Recital at the church this afternoon, followed by some good nibbles and the opportunity to say some personal farewells.We've seen and done some great stuff here. It's going to sound like a cliche, but we really had a great time doing the "touristy" things that everyone does when they come to Florida: Disney, Seaworld, Kennedy Space Center and all the rest. But these haven't been the most important experiences. Friendships made, kindnesses shared - this is the stuff that has made the exchange so worthwhile for me. I wouldn't shed any tears if I thought I would never visit any of the theme parks again, but the friends we have made here are a different story. God willing, we will be back this way again.Tomorrow (Monday) we are heading off down South towards the Everglades and "the Keys". Strictly holdiday, and I don't know if there'll be any opportunity to post to the weblog. If there is, I'll do a few words, otherwise - see you in a week's time! God bless.

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Again Richard, thank you so much for enriching our lives! Maybe we will make a trip to Wales one day. We hope you've enjoyed your time here in America.

Posted by Karen Lott @ 07/16/2002 09:00 PM CST

What a great read this blog has been during this exchange! Have a safe trip home. Blog on!

Posted by Bene Diction @ 07/16/2002 05:38 AM CST

Richard---It has been a very large amount of fun to get to know you and your family, and quite a blessing, I feel, to have had you as pastor for a while. Godspeed! and we hope to see you again one day, either here or there.Cheers!Rick

Posted by Rick O'Donnell @ 07/16/2002 02:07 AM CST

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