We are so ever grateful to God, for life and all its abundance, our
beautiful girls (that includes you Jo) and son in law Jeff, and for family and friends. We
are also thankful to be able to celebrate 30 years of marriage and for this
life journey where we have met so many wonderful people who have loved and
supported us.
We ( Pete & Deb, Jeff & I) have been acutely aware as we
arrived in Tuscany that our lovely Steph & Pearl have just lost their
darling James ( in his forties). We know God was truly glorified in James life
& in the legacy that lives on in Steph & Pearl. As a builder apparently
one of James dreams was to go to Tuscany as he loved to build stone houses. Steph you are farewelling James today on our last day in Tuscany, we send you much love & prayers.....
Tuscany, we have fallen in love with too! Fields of sunflowers that will be glorious in another month or so, lavender in early bloom, red poppies, deer, pheasants, church bells ringing out hourly, delicious Rose and Prosecco, & very flavoursome fresh food. Vineyards & stone houses around every corner….
We have got around in the few days we have been here – Siena, Monteriggioni, Colle-di Val d’Esla, San Gimignano, and Panzano were our favorites in the Chianti area where we stayed. A day visit to Lucca and Pisa was also special.
Large walled cities, small walled villages, perched hilltop villages, huge Basilicas … but I love the simplicity of the small churches in the countryside and the history of generations upon generation worshipping in them. I am reminded about the richness of a family heritage & legacy and also the rich inheritance we have in God!
The Italian culture is oh so rich, living life to the full, no matter what! Rich in relationship, rich in community , rich in wine & food. So much we can learn from other cultures!
We will always be so grateful for this trip, full of precious memories! Thanks girls for holding the fort! We will see you in a couple of days. We love you dearly. Xx
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