After our side trip to Cincinnati we headed up to Hillsdale, Michigan. Hillsdale is a quaint small town about an hour from Toledo, Ohio. Once we cross the border into MI, we only have about 20 – 25 minutes to reach David and Jeni’s. It was great to see them. David had a dinner he was to attend and Jeni didn’t feel well enough to go. So, David and Bill went off with a member of the church for the evening, and Jeni and I had a relaxing evening talking. She is still experiencing “morning sickness” and it seems to stay with her most of the day. She is hoping once she gets through the first trimester she will start feeling better.
Jeni works at Hillsdale College, so she was working during most of our visit. The students first day back to school was the Wednesday we were there. David works from home preparing his sermons for the congregation of Bankers Baptist Church. They both work hard and do a good job.
We were entertained by Molly, the lovable beagle. She is a sweetheart with the biggest and saddest looking eyes – especially when she would like to have a bite of whatever it might be you are eating! We have some really good “Molly pictures” we are going to share with you. She gives a lot of joy to David and Jeni. The following pictures show how adorable Molly can be! (and pitiful when looking for the little bit of leftovers!)
We also played bocce while we there. Bill and I had bought the set when at the beach, but had never played it. So one evening after supper we all went across the road to church’s park and played. This is a nice relaxing game that does not require a lot of physical activity. You do have to bend over and pick up the balls you have thrown and walk around, but no running! We really didn’t keep score, but I think I may have won!!!!! We got really tickled because when Jeni threw her ball she hit Bill’s and knocked it further away from the little ball several times. The object of the game is to see who can throw their ball closest to the little ball which is thrown first. It was a very enjoyable evening.
While there, Jeni got news from her sister that she was on her way to the hospital. On August 28, 2008 at 2:16 Riley James Abrusci was born. We want to say congratulations to Ruthie and Jamie. Sophia is now a big sister and the pictures we have seen are adorable. David and Jeni were heading south on Sunday so they could say hello to Riley James.
During the month of April there will be a caravan heading north to hold the new born of David and Jeni. A little over twelve years ago we started having little ones around – it was the beginning of John’s grandchildren – starting with Emily and at present the youngest being Ali G. David and Jeni’s baby will give Mom nine great-grandchildren. We are so happy for them and pray all goes well for Jeni and the baby.
We hope that all have had a great weekend with family and friends. Cherish those moments.
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