Emma and I at the Paradise Cove Luau
My "roomie" Tami and her kiddos, plus Emma
A gorgeous sunset. I could so live here! :)
Emma and I inside the aircraft
Emma and her friend Gracie
Emma at the Luau
A friend of mine at ladies Bible study told me she was going to miss Bible study because there was a free hop to Hickam AFB, Hawaii on a C-17 from Elmendorf. Her husband is deployed. She and the kids were going with some other ladies that also attend Bible study. Their husbands all happen to work in the C-17 squadron. The husbands knew the flight was returning in six days. My friend invited me along.
Kyle was working and told me I should go because it was a once in a lifetime thing. It was a fun and tiring adventure. It was the cheapest Hawaii trip I will probably ever get to take. My friend and I shared a suite and car. We had all our children (four altogether). Yeah, we're crazy! We totally did kid friendly stuff the whole time. The pineapple farm, the Honolulu Zoo, a luau, the beach and pool. It was really fun but a week later and I am still tired! I knew I had to go on this trip because once another child is in the picture it will only be more difficult. I am glad I was able to go and get some warmth before our BIG winter hits in the next few weeks.
Speaking of winter...the snow is getting farther down the mountains each day! We are having a gorgeous fall. I don't totally mind the snow coming because I was able to escape part of the rainy Alaskan summer and go south. I also know that we are up for a PCS next summer. Thinking of that is sort of bittersweet. I will really miss all my friends here. I won't miss the cold weather. At least I don't think I will. :) This assignment has been such a good assignment for me as far as friends go. I have made buddies that I hope to stay connected to for the rest of my life. Thank you, God for the great friends. They have been like water in the desert for me.
