Look out Rome

So we have been very blessed with a trip to Rome.  It will be just David and I and I am looking forward to it but a little apprehensive.  Leaving the kids for a week is a bit nerve racking.  We had thought when we got the trip that we would stay an extra week because we don't know if we will ever be back.  But the thought of leaving the kids that long was too hard.  So, I have been pretty good about it until the other day it just sort of hit me.  We are going to another country very far away, we don't know anyone there, and we don't speak the language.  David asked me to go get some Italian money and I start to have this panic moment.  What, how, why, where?  I suddenly felt very unprepared and a bit overwhelmed.  I finally found a local bank that had Euros, which I found out is the money they use in Italy.  When I got there the banker asked how I wanted it broke down.  I have no idea.  My brain went totally dead.  I said "what do you recommend?"  Isn't that so sad.  Well, I left there really concerned with my preparedness and not believing I am leaving my children to go half way around the world.  Thankfully I have an amazing friend who talked me back to reality.  Maybe no one out there needs a "Lien"  like I do but I am so glad God blessed me with her.  I spent the next hour and half wandering aimlessly at the local clothing store, trying to find a great deal on a great outfit for Rome.   I did well and am now very excited and thankful for the opportunity to travel. 

Apparently this is Euro money and they use this in Italy and all of Europe. :) 

We just had another Bright Lights meeting.  It went so well.  We had fun and started off set two with hat day.  It was great.  Some girls had cute hats and some went silly but they all seemed to enjoy it.  I can't recommend Bright Lights enough.  It is full of such good life changing words of wisdom from the Bible that is not only good for the girls in that age group but also so good for us older ones who should be wiser group.  Last meeting we discussed being fully committed to God and this week we discussed how important it is to be truthful.  Ivy was great with her teaching and creativity and Latisha did great with her cooking.  I am blessed to have the girls in our group. 

our fun group of girls. 

Well, all looks ready now.  So I am so looking forward to using my passport for the first time and seeing some more of God's amazing creation.  Stay tuned for more stories and pictures soon to come.  God Bless.
Alicia