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Psalm 144:12 « — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:06:09 +0000

[...] photo was taken by the Royal Palace in Prague on our visit there a few months ago. I thought these statues were so beautiful and so full of grace and poise and [...]

By: Birgit

Birgit — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:50:40 +0000

Ha, ha, Michelle, the ducks are so funny aren’t they? :D

That’s so lovely you liked the roses. I know how much you love gardens, and how amazing your own garden is, so it’s lovely that these photos blessed you.

The jazz club was so fun, yes! I’d never been to one before, except for hearing some live jazz in cafes from time to time, but the atmosphere really was wonderful! A great experience.

Jet-setting around? Ha, ha, yes we seem to have packed in a few trips away in the past few months, but I think things will be quieter now for a little while :) Lots of love xo

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:13:46 +0000

Okay…very late here…sorry.

Ducks’ butts!! Yep, that’s my favorite. :lol:

I love the architecture, the city scapes, but mostly, the roses. I know you can see roses all over the world, and I thank God for that, but they were exquisite. I also loved the dolls.

The jazz club looked like lots of fun. I’ve only been to one in my life, but it was a most memorable evening.

Thanks for sharing, Birg. What a jet-setting life you lead. :)

By: Birgit

Birgit — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:32:27 +0000

Oh wow, that’s lovely @ngie. It’s really interesting hearing more about your family background. I love hearing family stories, and learning about family trees and cultural roots. Just to sidetrack a bit, I’m really intrigued by this idea that God knew each of us before the foundation of the world, and knew all of the generations of our family that would lead to us being born, and obviously that He was at work in that. My parents come from opposite sides of the world, and sometimes I wonder at the odds of them even meeting, but I guess God had all of that in hand in His bigger purpose :)
In a previous comment here you mentioned how you would love to visit Europe one day, and with your family roots being based here, I can understand this even more. It would be so interesting for you – and for your children as you say :)

By: @ngie

@ngie — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:13:03 +0000

What’s to tell? I wish I knew more. My mother’s maiden name is Kavan – pure Bohemian. My maiden name is Houtz, from my father. Evidently it used to be Le Houtz (French influence or something) until they migrated to Bohemian country where they dropped the Le part. Both sides came to the United States not even 5 generations before me.

That is about all I know. I would love to visit the land of my roots and take my little culture enriched children with me.

By: Birgit

Birgit — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:57:52 +0000

Hi Rain, that’s so lovely you liked the pictures of the music and the bride and groom :) As I said to Dad above, isn’t that wedding day photo just so romantic and so lovely?
I snuck up to the front of the concert hall at the end to get the photo of the music :)
That’s so great you liked the street art. I loved seeing the artists at their easels, and these prints they displayed.
Love B ox

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You will love it, seeing these places again, when you come home Susanne. Especially Prague, after your friend gave you that book about it as a child that you really love :)
Lots of love to you xo

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So true, Des. That’s one thing I love about taking photos, being able to go back and relive the memories :) Love you xo

By: Desiré

Desiré — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:37:41 +0000

Lovely pictures – good memories aren’t they!

By: Susanne

Susanne — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:25:12 +0000

What beautiful pictures, Birgit, I just realize how far away we are from all this! How lucky you are to be able to see this.

By: Rain

Rain — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:49:32 +0000

So beautiful! The glassworks are amazing! And I loved the musicians and the views of the city. I thought your photos of the music book (black and white) and the bride and groom were especially lovely and artistic. And I think my favourite is the street art. Thanks for sharing this beautiful place with us:)