After walking the campus of NW and driving the streets of Orange City a couple of times, I began another hour of driving to Sioux Falls to visit classmate Jolene and her husband Mike Hilbrands both MW graduates. We had a delightful afternoon of catching up on each others lives, remember NW days and friends. I learned during our afternoon visit Jolene’s birthday was the day before and the family was coming to dinner to celebrate! What fun to meet again their 3 daughters, son and their spouses and all 11 grands, the youngest 2 month old twins boys! Jolene and Mike are blessed to have all their kids living in the area and are very active in the grands lives watching several throughout the week. So fun to see the grands having such a fun time together. Wow energy times 10!
I had another first in driving vehicles as I’m the midst of Jolene taking me on a little tour in their 4x4 Ranger, I asked if I could drive! She graciously and enthusiastically said “sure”! The switch was made and what fun to drive us back to the house! She is one “cool and popular grandma” when she picks up the kids from school in the Ranger!!!
Mike and Jolene convinced me to spend the night, concerned for my safety with all the deer that are out at night in the area. Good thing I packed an emergency overnight bag! Thanks for your gracious hospitality and for letting me celebrate with you!
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