Western Coast of France Camped at Ste-Mere-Eglise

January 27, 2009 at 7:52 am (my life in france)
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Thursday, February 6th, 1992

David visits with Professor Lord (an orthopedic doctor) in the American Hospital in Paris to learn he has torn cartilage’s in his knee. So, it’s medication and therapy. This was as a result of a fall he had one morning on the way to the RER at the bottom of the slippery steps.

I became “Madame Presidente” of the “CCCC” (Chocolate Chip Cookie Club) at InterVoice S.A. I made the mistake of sending some cookies into the office with David one day which he politely shared and they loved them. The most probably reason for my being President is so more cookies would appear in the office.

Friday, February 7th, 1992

Michael Watson of InterVoice visited and enjoyed David’s delicious Enchiladas.

Saturday, February 8th, 1992

Weather was extremely nice for France at this time of year. So we packed the car, drove to the Western coast of france and camped at Ste-Mere-Eglise. On the way we visited the beautiful Basilique of St. Therese in Lisieux. She lived in this area and her parents tomb is contained in the Basilique with her own shrine being in the Carmelite Chapel.

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Encountering a Frenchman on the Road

January 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm (my life in france)
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Tuesday, February 4, 1992

David’s first encounter on the road with a Frenchman.  Driving to the airport in the early A.M. to depart for a trip to the U.K., in the midst of lots of traffic, a stoplight is green but there is no place for David to go because of traffic except to block the intersection.  He remained where he was and the car behind him began honking his horn (common practice in France) for David to move up.

As he didn’t want to block the intersection he remained at the light and the Frenchman proceeded to get out of the car, knocked on David’s window, and who only knows what he was saying.  But, David’s light turned green in the nick of time, he gave the man the international sign for “bug off” and then proceeded to drive on.

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No English Churches in Verdun

January 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm (my life in france)
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Sunday, February 2, 1992

No English speaking churches in Verdun so we drove to the American Cemetery located in St. Mihiel, France (where 4,000 Americans from the war are buried) and had our own private worship in the chapel there.  Continued on the road back home driving thru mountains, valleys, and more farm land.

Beautiful conutryside!  Nice weather today also.

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A Drive to the Northeastern Part of France

December 7, 2008 at 7:00 am (my life in france)
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Saturday, February 1, 1992

This weekend we decided to drive toward the northeastern part of France. We drove thru miles and miles of farm land with many war monuments throughout the land. The weather today was absolutely gorgeous, sunny, and high in the upper 40’s. We explored the city of Verdun, with its old Roman walls, old gates still standing which were part of walls surrounding the city in war times, and its many statues and monuments in tribute to the many war heros. We spent the night in Verdun (intending to stay at a chateau, but they were full) and ate at a very nice French restaurant.

We returned to the hotel, stopped in the bar, and what music do you think they were playing? “The Duck (Chicken), sung in French”.

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Paris with Friends for Lunch

December 6, 2008 at 7:00 am (my life in france)

Thursday, January 30, 1992

I hosted a luncheon at our home after bible study for the group. A nice turnout and good fellowship for all.

Friday, January 31, 1992

Market day and a luncheon for me in downtown Paris with Iris and Soneda. We hadn’t seen each other since last October. We ate at Suntory’s (a very nice Japanese restaurant) where Iris’ husband is the manager, and found we had lots of things to talk about.

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Lunch at the Moroccan Restaurant

December 5, 2008 at 7:00 am (my life in france)
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Monday, January 27, 1992

After breakfast tacos, David and Don proceeded to work, and Valmae and I purchased French coffee and tea for them to take back, then met the guys for a very nice lunch at a Moroccan restaurant. David proceeds back to work and the three of us visited the “Armee Museum” and the tomb of Napoleon and Josephine. (They’re big on this Napoleon stuff). It was back home for packing and a dash off on the RER to a downtown Paris station. Don and Valmae took the sleeper train to Madrid, Spain, where they would continue on with their vacation.

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Visiting the American Church and a visit to Chateau Malmaison

December 4, 2008 at 7:00 am (my life in france)
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Sunday, January 26, 1992

Attended services at the American Church with an afternoon visit to the Chateau Malmaison in Rueil Malmaison, France. This was the early home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Early evening dinner at Louis and Isabelle’s, followed by dancing to French music in their living room. When the “Chicken” dance began to play we felt right at home.

They dance it the same way as we do, except they call it the “Duck”. Lots of fun! Then a trip into Paris to a “Super Bowl” party (the kickoff beginning at 12 midnight here). The game seemed one sided and we were all tired by this time, so at half time we decided to return home.

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Luxembourg and My Bible Study

December 2, 2008 at 7:00 am (my life in france)
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Thursday, January 23, 1992

Early one day trip for David to Luxembourg and my day for Bible Study. In the past I have been driving the car but today David needed to use it. So, it’s 20 degrees this morning and I’m walking to the train. I get on the 8:55 am train. We sit in the station for a while and are not going anywhere. An announcement is made that neither this train nor any others will be going from this station for quite a while. But, we could go out of the train station and they would provide busses to transport us to our destinations.

So, everyone departs the station and stands outside for about 30 minutes and no busses come. A workman comes to the street and announces the train will go as far as Chatou Crosissy and then busses will continue the rest of the way. Aboard the train again and wait. I had to make some quick decisions now. How late did I really want to be? I once more got off the train, went out of the station, and proceeded to get a taxi. The young driver told me the train was not going to go to Paris and stop at Rueil (my destination), so I ran back for the train. (He could have made some money by taking there, but didn’t). The train was still there and so were lots of other people by now. Finally, we depart – it’s 9:50 AM now and I really have no idea how far we’re going.

Well, he did stop at Rueil and I take off to find my bus. And guess who is on the same bus – 3 other BSF students and the lady lecturer. Everyone had problems getting there. Apparently, a gasoline line was leaking somewhere between the town of Rueil and Nanterre, toward Paris. Therefore, trains were neither coming or going for quite a while. I finally reached my destination about 10:20 AM. What a morning.

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Drive to Champagne Country

December 1, 2008 at 7:00 am (my life in france)
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Sunday, January 19, 1992

We knew the sun was teasing us – it’s back to cloudy weather and rain. Early up for breakfast tacos before church, 2 croissants after church and a drive to the Champagne country. The small roads were very scenic, leading us to a Parc Nautique in the middle of nowhere. Just beautiful! Huge lake, beautiful golf course, camping and hotel – truly a place we want to visit in the Summer.

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A Drive to Den Haag

November 30, 2008 at 7:00 am (my life in france)
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Tuesday, January 14, 1992

After an early meeting in Utrecht, we drive to Den Haag for yet another meeting. I check out the shopping center “Babylon” at the Central Train Station. We depart for Paris and return home about 10PM.

Wednesday, January 15, 1992

Usual work day for David and it’s “move furniture and put the house back in order” for me – the carpet looks great!!

Saturday, January 18, 1992

What a beautiful day! The sun is shining for the first time since our return to Paris on the 29th. of December from home. In the A.M. David played golf with Ray and in the afternoon a drive out of Paris to the Northeastern part of France where we discovered beautiful valleys, small towns, and Roman medieval buildings in the town of Provins. What a beautiful old sigh to see.

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