Here is what a perfect 48 hours in Greystones looks like:
Well I already told you about a fantastic night of surprises and a small session at the Beach House... I believe I left off with a cup of tea in the Barrington's kitchen. While having that cup of tea, Lukeo (one of my best mates from over here- he is dating a girl from America, so many of you have met him as he travels to Chicago quite frequently) rang me and we decided to get lunch and do some Christmas shopping in Greystones town. We had lunch at Caviston's and then spent a couple of hours wandering around the stones, enjoying the Christmas atmosphere and catching up on life as we know it. The rest of the afternoon was whiled away at the Barrington's, with several of my Irish favorites. (One thing that you should know about this house is that it is ALWAYS full of people- the Barrington's are by far the most hospitable people I know... and I love that I see 90% of the people that I want to see just by sitting in their kitchen for a day or two). Then Josh, Luke and I continued one of our favorite little traditions; we hit up Supervalu and concocted a random (but delicious) dinner. Add in game night with the Ellis (Jon and Lisa's) family, and then watching the 'X Factor' final with about 15 people in the Barrington living room, and we had the making of a perfect evening. We finished out the night back at Jon and Lisa's, goofing around, chatting, and playing more ridiculous games... Ah how I miss this place when I am away.
I went to church with the Ellis' this morning, and after Joshy and I went for Happy Pear hot chocolates... I am about to sit down to lunch with the Barrington fam, and this afternoon is Holly's (Caroline Barrington (now Lewis)'s daughter) first birthday party. Tonight will be spent in Dublin having Bewley's coffee and seeing all of the city lit up for Christmas. Perfection. If all goes according to plan, I will be back in America tomorrow night... Thank you all once again for your prayers, I look forward to seeing many of you when I get home!!
"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him."
~Psalm 28:7
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