It took a good bit longer to get back here than I anticipated!  We did make it on the ferry and out to camp on the 13th of April.  Internet wasn't available for a week or so but we got that fixed.  Our house was cold and damp but we soon took care of that.  Then it was a matter of preparing for our first retreat group.  So far we have had only weekend groups but this week the public school groups begin to come for a night or two at a time.

School is going moderately well considering the distractions of friends who we have not seen for months and the great outdoors in quasi-springtime. (Is that how I should spell that?)  I use that word because I have seen a couple robins and hummingbirds besides the rain that all indicate spring.  However, the temps are still so cold and my flower beds are all still buried under great piles of snow.

At any rate, the youngest is greatly enjoying the puddles between our house and the dining hall.  We have to change her several times per day and her wet boots spend more time drying than in use.  That's all fine since it makes our walks to and from mealtime fun for her. 

It feels good to be back.