Steve and I just got home from our "Valentine's Weekend Away" and
I am SO thankful for such a loving and KIND husband!
The word "Kind" is the next word for me to pray and ponder from our wedding verse,
1 Corinthians 13:4-8.
The definition of Kind...Having or showing a friendly generous and considerate nature.
Steve is such a good example of this, especially when we travel!
We left our home Friday and our first stop was
in Cascade at "Chuck & Edna's Maid-Rite Diner for lunch!
After lunch we headed to one of my favorite Antique stores in Cascade...
Steve is ALWAYS so kind and patient when it comes to me wanting to "stop along the way" when we are traveling...it may take us twice as long to get somewhere,
but it's ok with him....what a blessing!
I just LOVE browsing through places like this
and I am thankful that Steve doesn't mind it either...
Before arriving in Dubuque, we stopped at the mall to do a little "clothes shopping" for our weekend....laughing about some of the "items" we tried on!
We arrived at our "home away from home" The Hancock House Bed & Breakfast in Dubuque...and were greeted by one of the kindest couples we know...
...the owners and inn-keepers, Chuck and Susan!
We have been staying at The Hancock House for special occasions since 1996 and this time we stayed in "The Dollroom' which has a fabulous
whirlpool that overlooks Downtown Dubuque....what a wonderful view!
Each room has a journal and while getting ready for our "Friday Night Out"
to the Diamond Jo Casino and Woodfire Grill for dinner,
I found our journal entry from our stay in the same room in 2011....
...such a blessing to create these beautiful memories with Steve!
It was an early night as we were both getting over being sick from last week, but we gambled just a little and had a nice dinner...
...then tucked ourselves into bed in preparation for our "Saturday trip to Galena!"
After a wonderful Saturday morning breakfast at The Hancock House
we headed to Galena for some "fun shopping!"
I am truly blessed for Steve's patience and kindness when it comes to shopping. I am not a big spender, but it's such a joy that we can relax and take our time "browsing together!"
Downtown Galena is "a ton of FUN" with all of the shops and restaurants...
...I recommend it to anyone wanting a place to "escape"
to do some shopping and to relax and ENJOY time with the ones you LOVE!
We decided to stay in Saturday night and enjoy the beauty of The Hancock House and our room...got up Sunday morning and I wrote a new journal entry that will be waiting for us to read on our next adventure to Dubuque...
We got home this afternoon back to "Miss Daisy" who had been spoiled and taken care of by our dear neighbor-friends, Chris and London while we were away!
A BIG THANK YOU for taking care of our baby girl!
Daisy was excited to get a "new toy" that we picked up for her
and is very happy that Mommy & Daddy are HOME!
Love is KIND....like a candle to make a house a HOME...
...like a marriage that God leads to the oneness He desires.....Love is KIND!
Thank you, Steve, for such a beautiful "Valentine's Weekend AWAY!"
I am so blessed and thankful to have your friendship, KINDNESS and LOVE!
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