Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. -- Brad Henry

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Birmingham

After we returned from our trip to the Middle East, Ashlyn had 24 hours to report to her surgical residency in Birmingham. She took only what would fit in her car, and we promised to bring the rest later. 

The loaded truck made it difficult to use our mirrors, but it was an opportunity for our little one to practice driving like this after we got through Atlanta. She did surprisingly well! When we arrived at Ashlyn's place, we unloaded and hauled her items up to her 4th floor apartment. As the girls organized her furniture and decorations, Eric wired up her cable, wi-fi, and TV. 

She was so excited she wouldn't have to sleep on the floor anymore! 


Eric also wanted to make sure her air filters were clean. But without a ladder and tools, we had to improvise.

Our short trip gave us limited time to explore the area. There was a disc golf park nearby, so we decided to stretch our legs before the drive home and play a few holes. Although it was a really tough course,Eric somehow still managed to score par. 

The following weekend, Alex drove to Alabama for a visit. Ashlyn's sparsely furnished apartment seemed to be sufficient with a little creativity. Her study desk worked just fine as a dining table. 


Simplicity at it's best!