Visits from home

I got to show my mom the sights this past weekend and we ended up having a fabulous time.

When my mom first told me that she was going to be coming out for a visit I had no idea what we were going to do. I knew that it didn't have to be anything spectacular because really the whole point of the visit was to spend time together, but I didn't want to just not do anything. So, we ended up exploring Pittsburgh, watching movies with traditional Snyder junk food, going to a movie, talking, laughing and just enjoying being with one another. Without a doubt it was one of the best visits with my mom and I just loved being with her. She is an incredible woman who has impacted my life greatly. She is warm, caring, thoughtful, generous, gracious, encouraging, funny, and my best friend. She challenges me in my walk with Christ and who I am in Him. I love her! Of course, I cried after I dropped her off at the airport and my little apartment is quieter w/out her around...but not for too long because my friend Melissa is coming for a visit this weekend. Hooray!!

God has just richly blessed me by allowing me to spend my last couple of weeks with people I love and who love me back. I can't think of a better way to leave than this....of course it would have been perfect if my dad and sisters could have made a trip out here, but suppose I'll just have to settle for when they come to Rome at some point....not too shabby!!!