On Her Way

Friday night we had a surprise going away party for Bronwyn.  It was great.  She had no idea as noted by her face in between the arms.

Yesterday we took her out to eat at one of her favorite restaurants.

It was a time of reflection as it was one of our last meals together.

Okay that was a lie.  We don't really do serious very much around here.

She then came back home.

She had some more visitors (our neighbors across the street and Freitas, Auristela and Maurício) that wanted to come by and give her a hug.

Then she finished packing.

Today we got up early and took her to the airport.  Before we left we put her in the middle of a circle in our backyard and each family member prayed for her.  In typical Blume fashion it wasn't all teary, but funny.  Why?  Two family members (who will remain nameless) released noises from two different parts of the body.  That's pretty normal for us (sorry Marie and Jane).

When we got to the airport she had some friends waiting for her to tell her bye.

Garrett helped her check in.

We gave her hugs and kisses and sent her on her way.  She cried just a little.

We then went to our celebration.

After that we came home to eat lunch and then got a chance to talk to Bronwyn on Skype.

She was blessed with an internet blown kiss.

She was very relaxed and enjoying herself.  She said she relaxed once she got on the plane.

Next stop after an overnight flight: Johannesburg, South Africa.

Thanks for your prayers for our daughter!

As the trip has approached and gotten started Bronwyn has been blogging more.  Click here to read her latest posts.

Feel free to load up the comment section on her blogs with encouragement.