Broadway in Hershey

We went to see the musical The Producers last evening at Hershey Theatre. Yes, Hershey is where Hershey chocolates originated and continues to thrive. Hershey Theatre is actually right off of Cocoa Avenue. (And Cocoa Avenue intersects with Chocolate Avenue.) It was a great show--lots of laughs, wit, and fun. If you ever get a chance to see it, we give it a good recommendation.

Before we leave, we plan to make our way back to Hershey (it is only 15 minutes from where we live) to tour the Chocolate Factory and for other fun and tasty treats!

Georgia

I've been in GA this week visiting family, which has been very nice. It has not only been a welcome respite from the brrrr-cold of PA, but its been refreshing to fall into the familiar routine of family and home. It's a short trip, but worth it. Sean and I will be back down here again soon for Thanksgiving for a more extended visit, which will give us a broader calendar to see all of our dear friends in the area (for those that check the blog, write us into your calendars!) :)

as we see it

Here is a view of the trail we exercise on every day. This trail is only a few yards from our front door, and is the epitomy of a nature trail. Just this morning we saw squirrels, birds, and a groundhog in the margins of a few of our steps.

Back home

We arrived back in PA on Saturday evening, after a very long, hard week. Sean is doing pretty well, though the effect of losing such a young aunt has taken its toll on his heart and soul. We didn't even realize today was Columbus Day until mid-morning, when Sean realized he didn't need to go into the office, because they were closed today too. We are slowly but surely getting back into the swing of things here. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this time for Sean and his family. I know it is appreciated.

Family time

I'm sorry to say that although we are surrounded by Sean's family right now in North Carolina, it is because his aunt passed away on Tuesday. She will be greatly missed here. Our only consolation is her faith in our loving and beautiful God who is now celebrating her new body and life with her.

We went to the visitation yesterday, and it was attended by an overwhelming crowd of people who have loved her and her children immensely. Today is the funeral, so please keep Sean and his family in your prayers when you think about them.