Mountainside Picnic

There is never a dull moment with the wonderful Magda!

And what a reunion it was after not seeing each other for a whole year.

I used to go to school with Magda and we spent every day in the same classes together. Hayley, her and I are buddies. And she blows me away with her joy, faith, perseverance, genuine fun and love of life.

I picked Magda up at her house in a town about 45 minutes away and we made our way up the little roads to a special spot she had picked out.

Couldn't have a better place for a picnic dinner, sitting on an old bunker, overlooking the city:

Catching up with Magda was precious. She's getting married in a month, so I got to hear all about her wedding plans and preparations and about wedding traditions in Czech. I can't believe Hayley and I will miss the wedding (I fly back just before for school - sadness!), but our moms will be our representatives in September on the special day.

Magda makes me laugh. All the time. She has this silly side that makes anything joy filled.

Magda - I love you lots! And Hayley - we missed you today!

So thankful for this evening and for friendship. God is good.