After a rousing Easter service at church, Al and I went to Nancy and Gary Bennett’s home in Lancaster for a quiet day together.

Cheese and wine and conversation preceded a delicious dinner, followed by great chocolate cake.

Their four children’s families were busy elsewhere, but we caught up on all their activities. In the afternoon we walked and sat in their back yard in warm sunlight, most welcome after a long cold winter. Nancy is planning to remove several large trees that have been causing problems, and Al was happy to give his advice on her plans.

About 3 PM we went back to Willow Valley and had our usual naps. In the evening David and Barby called and we enjoyed hearing about their families. Suzy called on Monday evening and arranged for their family to come to visit us on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

It was a very satisfying Easter, and we are so thankful to have a loving family to be the center of our lives.