Scott was asked to come back and do some speaking at Palos Heights CRC this past weekend. They graciously invited our family along and blessed us with a wonderful time in the Chicago area. It was a neat time of seeing many people from our internship at that church two summers ago. Saturday we spent the day downtown at the aquarium and enjoyed some Chicago pizza for dinner. Fun times!
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There is a little side story with the aquarium visit... We were standing in line waiting to get in (with several hundred other people) and adding up our ticket costs. Scott spotted a separate area for membership sign ups and after checking it out figured it wasn't much more money for a membership which would be good for a year. So, we stepped out of line and headed to the membership desk. While Scott was signing up he spots his Meijer Garden membership card in his wallet. He then decides to ask if that card was good for any discounts at the aquarium. The woman behind the desk checks her list and replies, "Well, it's not on my list, but today it'll work." She proceeds to hand him five tickets to the aquarium free of charge!! (Let's just say this was a major savings!) I guess it never hurts to ask! (We'll add this to our long list of Seminary blessing stories!!)
Scott and the kids in front of the aquarium and downtown Chicago skyline.
The staff from church even had a bag of "goodies" waiting for us in our hotel room.
The view from the aquarium entrance.
Checking things out.
Troy loved the sharks.
Touching some kind of creature.
A group shot in front of a mural. (Troy was not really in pain!)
Waiting for the dolphin show.
Dolphins jumping.
Scott's smiling now, but on Friday before we left he had to make a quick stop into the dentist's office for a root canal! He had been in pain for awhile, but couldn't stand it any longer. He felt much better afterwards. The only bummer was later that evening a chunk of his tooth broke off. He was a little discouraged, but I'm sure they'll fix him up at his appointment today! :)
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It was so good to see all of you again Sat. Wish it could have been a longer visit, but we know that the Aquarium was calling you all. Hey, now you'll have to come back since your a member !! Scott you had a great sermon, and hope you received an A+, so many folks enjoyed having you back. Would love to have you here in our church. RK
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