La tour Eiffel
“We’ll always have Paris,” Rick said to Ilsa in Casablanca…while Barb said to Ray…”We’ll never have another November 2017, so I better get posting.” The month has flown by with lots of activity. Always a good thing.
After a successful trip to Paris, it was beautiful to come home to hubby. It was a sweet reunion. I am looking forward to returning with him in tow. More about that later.
Hubby had a successful surgery earlier this month and day by day, the pain lessens. Big Yay! The oncologist (I hate that word) will be visited next month…not worried!
Okay, since Paris was a work trip (which I took some liberty with), I didn’t visit many iconic tourist attractions. I didn’t even see the Arc de Triomphe. Seriously, I don’t think it is going anywhere anytime soon. Pretty sure it will be there when we return. I met some great people and am excited to introduce Ray to them later next year. Oh yeah, we are pretty sure where we will be landing. Maybe not the actual town or village, but the area has become clear to us (in many unbelievable ways). Viva la France!
I got my hair cut there (more important than seeing the Arc de Triomphe). With the Paris trip on the heels of Ireland…no time to schedule an appointment. How I look at it…it’s just hair; chances are it will grow back. I walked into a salon I visited years ago and ended up with a great cut. No photos, no selfies.
We made it through our third Thanksgiving without J.W. on Earth. July is not a good month to die because it is the middle of the year. July 1st is not great. This will be his third Christmas in Heaven, third New Year’s Day (also two-and-a-half-year anniversary), and January 3rd… third birthday in Heaven. He’ll be 35. And finally, on July 1st, 2018…three years in Heaven. It feels like forever; it feels like yesterday.
Okay, on a lighter note…busy writing. I think it saved me. I am very thankful for that. At my lowest low, opportunities came from nowhere. Well, that is not entirely true. We know where they came from. Duh…
So now…some pics instead of my rambling.
Montmartre—the Barbara sign was for a venue, but I thought it was pretty cool and intended for me. Ha!
The backside of Fontainebleau. The Palace is spectacular but the grounds…beyond stunning.
What an excellent way to absorb history. The children looked so cute in their finery.
Vaux-le-Vicomte. Louis XIV modeled Versailles after it. It’s a long story. You’ll probably hear it. Hehe.
Some of the formal French gardens as seen from the dome. That was a CRAZY climb.
Book store in Passage Jouffroy (built in 1845).
Galerie Véro-Dodat…gorgeous arcade
Musée Yves Saint Laurent. Life changing…really.
What an artist, in every sense of the word.
Well, there you have my quick overview and my official post for November. This weekend we will celebrate Ray’s birthday along with our decision.
Have a great weekend, friends. If you took the time to read this…many thanks. If you took the time to leave a comment…HUGE thanks.
Miss Barb,
I always love reading about your adventures !!! So happy to hear hubby doing well..☺☺ Wishing you & yours a very blessed and joyful holiday.
Many blessings of His Grace.. Robin
Hi Robin,
Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment. I know my son would be excited about our journey. Bittersweet.
I am so thrilled hubby is doing well. He’s pretty excited too!
Sending love and wishes for a beautiful Holiday (I think it is the first in your new home?)
xoxo,
Barb
Wow! Thank you for helping me to remember wonderland. And, Happy birthday Ray.
Hi Mikala!
It is Wonderland…can’t disagree with you there.
I’ll be sure to tell Ray ‘Happy birthday’ from you.
Take good care
What an adventure you and Ray have had finding the setting for the next chapter. I know you will love France. JR will make sure of it.
Happy Holidays and Bonne Annee to Ray
Hi Janet!
Thank you for visiting and commenting…it’s always appreciated. I’ve always loved France and Ray has fallen as well.
With all the hoops to jump through for residency…we thought it would be too much to tackle. It still is but with a little help in France, we should be okay. Now we just have to figure out where and start compiling our dossiers. Hopefully next Christmas will be somewhere south. Back to the french lessons. you can visit.
xoxo
Thank you Barb for the visit through pictures So glad your hubby is doing better, mine is too Happy Birthday wishes for him and praying for you both ❤️
Hi Marty!
You have made my day, I’m so glad you visited.
We have been praying for your hubby (you too) and what great news. We all have much to celebrate as 2017 comes to a close.
I will tell Ray “happy birthday” from you. XX
Thank you for your continued prayers.
Hope your Christmas is beautiful.
XOXO
Wow…sounds like a wonderful trip Barb. And your pics are SO beautiful. Especially glad your husband is doing well. One day at a time…for sure. Sending hugs and all my love andrea
Hi Andrea!
Thank you for stopping by…always appreciated. It was a great trip, a fast one but a good one. It would have been perfect if hubby was there. We are so thankful that the surgery is now behind him and he is healing beautifully.
Love and hugs to you and your hubby.
Happy Holidays Andrea.
XXOO