Gulf Shores The Beach!

Paige was able to go to the beach on Saturday. She is doing great, and seeing a lot of wonderful things. She still doesn't have internet, but reads her blog from her phone, and would love to see comments to her. Homesickness comes and goes, but her boss put her to work to help ease the pain. In some of our conversations she is in awe of the accents that she has heard, and in church the congregation sang the prelude music, calling it the gathering hymn.

Dinner

I talked to Paige last night, and she sounded so good! Sara took her to dinner at Dreamland bar-b-que. Now remember Paige is a VERY picky eater, but she tried new things, and really enjoyed herself. She loved the baked beans (shock)! Not sure what the appetizer was, and the banana pudding was served a little different, but she like it.

She called me last night, and told me that she went to Wal-Mart and said that it was kind of different because she and Sara were about the only white people in the store. LOL!

Whole new culture for Paige!

Paige's Room!

It seems as if Paige is settling in very nicely! She loves the house, and the beginnings of a nice bedroom. This morning she told me that her bedroom is connected to the girls, and her bathroom. She also told me that the humidity is crazy. She stepped out of the airport, and her hands instantly broke out in a sweat. She is also feeling a bit of homesickness now. I told her to read her scriptures, pray, and then involve herself with the kids. I hope she takes this advice, and it passes real soon.

Pictures from My Phone

Paige has had a very long day! We took her to the airport and were there at 5:00 a.m. Then she flew to Denver Colorado, and had a 2 hour lay over, then flew to Houston Texas for another 2 hour lay over. Now she is on her last leg to Mobil. She has told me that Texas is really hot, and that she had to take a train from one gate to the next. This child is learning so fast! She texted me just a little while ago, stating it's been a very long day, and very excited to get to her destination!

There are not words to say how much I love this daughter of mine!

3 months ago a good friend of ours Liz Thurgood asked Paige if she wanted to be a nanny in Alabama for her sister in law. Paige said no because she wanted to go to school. After Liz left we told Paige that being a nanny in a different state would be an awesome experience and that she could save money for college. I asked Paige to pray about it, and so she did and her answer was yes that she would go. Little did we know how things would fall into place so easily. Little did we know how much our life would change without her.

She has been the sunshine in this family. She and I have been very close through a great many things. As I sent her on her way this morning feelings of dread for me, not for her are on my mind. I will miss her so much, but know that this will be such an awesome, growing experience in her life. She will care for 2 children in Mobil Alabama, and this is not only a job, but it will be a service to the family that needs her. Through this blog I hope to capture as much as I can about her adventures. Of course she has to write home and send me pictures, so bring it on Paige!

God speed!