A Little Bit Crazy

I am a planner.  I like to have things all sorted out.
(As proven by posts like this and this.)
Events lined up on the calendar.  Neat and tidy.  Predictable.

But, then!  Sometimes I like things to be wild and crazy.

Just sometimes.  Just a little.
Not so long ago, we embraced the wildness.

Back story first.

Over six years ago, our precious Uncle was dying.
He wanted to die at home, and it was my privilege to
go and help in his last days.  In Wales.  For two weeks.  By myself.  
It was an incredible blessing to have been part of it all.

During my stay, our Auntie hatched the plan to have us come for a visit.
She was serious about it and excited at the prospect.
She shared with me in the happiest of ways that she had
figured out how to house the six of us in her teeny tiny home.
(Everything's smaller in the United Kingdom.)

We thought it was a great idea, too.


~ All of us with our precious Auntie in Wales ~

So, we saved and planned (see?  told you) but, life happened.
Our Austin got sick and then he got sicker.  
We couldn't see our way clear to go on any of the dates
we had chosen.  Our savings all got used up.
The plan got shelved.

But, the dream didn't go away.

Over the years, Howie and I would send each other emails
containing deals we had come across for flights to London.
We continued to dream.  No firm plans were in place.
This past October was no different from the norm.  Not especially.
Except for the fact that another deal came across my desk.

This one seemed too good to pass up.

Our friend's Mom was still willing to have us stay with her
for the London portion of our trip ~ as long as it was while she was there.
Which happened to be only for another two weeks ~
her plan was to leave for six months at the end of October.
That was that.  Impossible.  Or, so I thought.

But, then another overwhelming thought crowded in ~ Why Not?
Why couldn't we just pick up and go?

Our Aunt was willing to have us anytime.  No issue there.
Howie was able to get away from work.  School could be flexible.
The timing actually couldn't have been any better.
So, the plan was made suddenly and without any warning.
We booked our flights on a Tuesday and flew out on the one that followed.


~ Inside our Auntie's cosy home ~

With accommodations all covered, and access to kitchens
at both locations, we were set!  (It's necessary to have a kitchen, right?)
Our Aunt was thrilled that we were coming ~ she's sweet that way.
She also is incredibly accommodating and hospitable.
We were thrilled to have been able to go. 

We planned the trip, went, and were back home
before it even registered what was actually transpiring.
It was like ~ What just happened?!

So, that proves it ~ we are a little bit crazy.
And, incredibly thankful.
More photos to follow...soon.  :)

Many Blessings,
Camille

*Posts in this series ~ Introduction, Part One, Part Two, Part Three, 
Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven, Final Installment

**Photos in this post courtesy of our Calvin ~ 
Thank you my love.  XO