I know... it sounds like the beginning of an epic novel, doesn't it? Well, after not having family together at one time since Christmas of 2019, we had a family party last Friday. Amanda was here, visiting from Colorado. Her twin, Ryan and his wife, Bekah, and baby, Wren drove in from North Carolina. All of the local kids and grandkids came to the farm as well. We had a wonderful gathering of four generations. Good food, laughter, family communion... all things that had been sorely missed for so long!
Saturday, we rose early, and headed to Pittsburgh for a family wedding. We just happened to find an Amish bakery along the way which made Amanda's day. She hasn't been able to find "good" donuts since moving from Pennsylvania!
Amanda and Ryan and his family also made the trip to Pittsburgh, as the wedding was Jack's nephew and the twins' cousin.
We had lovely weekend accommodations at this old mansion-turned-boutique-hotel, called the Inn on Mexican War Streets.
It was quite beautiful inside... the inside fully refurbished to the mansion's finest days.
We met family at a Pittsburgh restaurant (outdoor seating) for lunch.
In the free time that we had before the wedding we toured the National Aviary.
Believe it or not, this bird is a type of pigeon!
The ceremony and reception were lovely....
held at a modern "interactive" art museum called The Mattress Factory.
Sadly, we did not get to tour the museum as we had planned because Hubbs fell sick at the reception. We quickly headed back to the hotel where Hubbs spent the night with a horrible GI virus. A couple hours later, Amanda succumbed, then Ryan, then Wren. I was still feeling well enough to drive home, so we headed for home Sunday morning. Then I became sick halfway home and ended up in bed for the next two days. Through texting with family, over the next couple of days, it seems that everyone who attended the party fell sick... all 16 of us were wiped out by this bug.
Apparently, Eli's daycare had an outbreak of norovirus.... and the rest is history.
So, you see, what started as the best of times, ended as the worst of times. I am sure we will all be back on our feet and back to normal in the next couple of days.
Sorry for our absence. I am glad to be home and on the mend and am looking forward to sharing more fun tales from the farm.
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I thought maybe something had happened when you weren't posting. The bride was beautiful and it was so lovely you could have 4 generations together.
I hope the “cloud” has lifted and each/all of you are feeling better!
The wedding, accommodations, families, reuniting, doughnuts,
everything looked, sounded grand!
Did Eli,Easton,and Mac also get ill?
Hugs,
Mary
Get your strength back and we'll be here waiting for more visits to BHA.
Hugs!
Our immune systems are a bit delicate these days, due to masking and isolating, something that we don't really think about. In time, I'm sure we will all get stronger. You guys are already on your way having battled norovirus. For me, the plan is to mask in the winter during cold and flu season.
EDGAR C. BEARD
BY THE WAY...I DO NOT WEAR A BEARD....SMILING !!!!
Takes me back about 30 years when this child's father was almost a toddler who infected us all with a ghastly virus. We went down like dominoes with one or two escaping.
The wedding was beautiful and the birds were too.
Take good care all of you!
Blessings and good health to all!