April 7, 2009 at 11:58 am (my life in france)
Tags: church, friends, party
Sunday, March 8, 1992
Early to church and an early evening baby shower couple’s party of the Young Couples Group at the Church. It was held at Marjo and Mark’s apartment and was lots of fun.
As we exited the metro station (close to the Eiffel Tower area), I said to David that the area really looked familiar. He said he had never been to this side of Paris. But it still looked as though I had been there before. Well, I had. When we walked by a familiar hotel, I realized it was where my Mom, Betty and I had stayed back in July 1989.
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March 17, 2009 at 12:26 pm (my life in france)
Tags: cathedral, church, food, train, wine
Friday, February 21, 1992
Met a friend, Linda Barstow, for a train ride into Paris. We toured the Bastille, Notre Dame, Latin Quarter, and left bank area of the River, eating crepes for lunch at a restaurant on the left bank. A very enjoyable afternoon.
Saturday, February 22, 1992
Met Louis for a trip to a wine cave in Elancourt, outside of Paris. What a place! Lots of French people go there to buy their wine. It is available in bottles but also by the liters. People were coming in with jugs, small barrels, etc. and filling them up as you would a gas can at a gas pump. It was great fun to watch. Needless to say, we purchased several different varieties (with Louis’ help).
Our average cost per bottle was $3.70 USD (amazing). In the afternoon we drove to Chartres, France to visit the beautiful cathedral of Notre Dame there. The tour was fantastic! We learned so much about the Bible stories portrayed in the beautiful stained glass windows and saw the robe of the Virgin Mary kept here. It is said to be the robe she wore when she gave birth to Jesus.
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March 5, 2009 at 7:51 am (my life in france)
Tags: church, paris, snow
Sunday, February 16, 1992
Once again the American Church had a great visiting choir. An afternoon of catching up on office work for David and an evening Baptismal party at Ray and Maura’s for Stephanie Ann.
Monday, February 17, 1992
Actually saw our first snowfall in Paris today. It was beautiful, but by the time I could get my camera, it was finished – a total of about 2 minutes. The temperature was 39 degrees at the time so none of it stayed.
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January 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm (my life in france)
Tags: church, drive, weather
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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December 4, 2008 at 7:00 am (my life in france)
Tags: chateau, church, drive, history
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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December 1, 2008 at 7:00 am (my life in france)
Tags: church, drive, weekend
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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November 25, 2008 at 10:12 am (my life in france)
Tags: cards, church, police
Sunday, January 5, 1992
The American Church was comprised of many people returning from the holidays. It was good to see our friends again.
Monday, January 6, 1992
Back to the Police Station in St. Germain. Wow! We now have our Residence Cards and David’s Work Permit. One catch, though. They are only good for 1 year the first time they are issued, so, August 1, we have to renew for another year. We’re the fortunate ones though. Some people have been here over a year and still aren’t legally living or working here. Ray and Maura’s baby was born toay – Stephanie Ann – All is well with all the family.
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August 28, 2008 at 3:53 am (my life in france)
Tags: church, drive, paris
Sunday, November 3, 1991
Drove back to Paris. Again, along back roads. We visited an old, old cathedral and abbey in the town of Verneuil Sur Aire, France, arriving home about 4PM. We attended the Living Word Church in Le Pecq that evening but decided it wasn’t the church for us.
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August 18, 2008 at 5:24 am (my life in france)
Tags: church, driving, walking
Sunday, October 27, 1991
David drove to Church for a second time. More cars on the road now but David did good. In the afternoon we walked the tails in the Forest of St. Germain in the midst of beautiful trees turning to their fall shades.
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August 13, 2008 at 6:40 am (my life in france)
Tags: catholic, church, french, meetings
Monday and Tuesday, October 22, 1991
David’s off to his meetings and I visit the old church Mary Madeleine, attending the French service, and lighting yet another candle for my father in one of the many churches around the world. I also toured Cathedral Saint Michael, the national church of Belgium, and then proceeded to lose [sic] myself at the “Grand Place” and the many shops.
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