Paul and I drove down to Maryland yesterday to meet Pat, Patrick and Miss Trudy. It was a lovely road trip – much thanks to Dad for letting us borrow his car! The Costello’s were absolutely wonderful and we’re so thankful for their generosity in meeting up with two strangers from Scotland to chat about banjos over tea and scones. Paul had a good banjo playing session with the guys while I had a great chat with Miss Trudy – sharing a common interest in children’s ministry.
The drive was about 5 hours each way and we were back just before 10pm – to an absolutely ecstatic poodle. Apparently Cody sat by the door waiting for us the entire time. Even when Mom, Sean and Dad arrived home, he only visited briefly with them before returning to wait for us by the door, so sad… but then we were home again and Cody 
came to life. His wee tail wouldn’t stop wagging and he pounced about the living room waiting to be picked up for a cuddle. He then promptly retrieved his favourite ball and dropped it at Paul’s feet expectantly, backing up ready to chase it down wherever Paul threw it.
12 hours later, Cody is finally calm again and adventuring out into the snow filled backyard. We’ll totally miss this dog when we fly back to Scotland on Saturday…
