Our Olive Tree Journey
On Monday, a sweet gift showed up at our door. That gift was my daughter, Staci, and bonus son, Larry. Between warm conversations and a delightful dinner at a beautiful new Japanese restaurant, our hearts and tummies were full. But this visit had purpose woven all through it — time together, a walk through the…
Pilgrimage Day 5 — Arriverderci Roma — It’s time for us to part
Aw! Italy! Bellissimo! The beauty of Italy on an early morning drive through the fields and mountains, the lush green groves of olive trees, sheep grazing, vineyards — all seen as we made our way to Assisi (about 3 hours drive on a motorcoach), the birth and burial place of St. Francis of Assisi who…