The Harkeys: Spring Break in Abilene

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Spring Break in Abilene

What a wonderful week it has been! First with the Harkey side (except for Ryan and his sweet family) and then I got to see my family. I have been reminded that that is the main ingredient for Easter. I have spent many Easters away from family and definitely felt the pains of home sickness. I am so blessed to be back in Texas, with a wonderful man who loves family as much as I do. Thank you, Lord, for answering my prayers. I know that my ache I feel for family is that God-given desire to be close to Him. I know that because of His death and resurrection I am able to know true love that only my Creator could feel for me. Thank you, Jesus, for loving me this much. I pray that in some way I can show people the love you have for them. Happy Easter!

I drove down to Abilene while sweet Paul stayed home to make the bacon. It was a sweet time with Mom and Dad, Kristi and the boys. I cannot believe how quickly they are growing up... the boys, I mean. :) We had lots of lounging time, played outside and even made it to the zoo. Derek was my main animal photographer~ thank you, Derek! Dexter had to continue conditioning for track because he has a track meet next week. No rest for the young at heart~ I'm glad I'm past that precious time in my life!!!

6 comments:

Ronda and Ryan said...: How wonderful! Now we can keep up with the Harkeys of Dallas ;)

Love you guys. Rhett sends a kiss!; March 23, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Tiffany Nicole Harkey Salinas said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; March 23, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Danielle said...: I knew ya'll would have to cave eventually and get a blog ;-)
This will be so great though because it's tough being far away and this way you'll be a little part of our day still.; March 23, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Carolyn said...: I am thrilled that you have joined the bloggers! Now I have contact with all my kids. I enjoyed seeing how Dexter, Dwight, and Derrick hav egrown into such handsome young men. It was wonderful seeing you two this week and we missed you on Easter.
I love you,
Mom; March 23, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Tiffany Nicole Harkey Salinas said...: Isn't peer pressure great! It was great getting to see you and Paul last weekend. We have so much fun hanging out! Tell Paul Aidon misses his buddy.; March 25, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Ronda and Ryan said...: When are we going to see some new pictures.

Rhett Ryan; April 15, 2008 at 7:56 PM

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