My brother

I have loved having my brother here visiting since last Thursday. His boss needed him to deliver some parts to Marengo, Illinois to the Nissan plant. Bry was ecstatic! He not only got to see his eldest most-beloved sister, but he also got PAID!!! Seriously--win-win.

Many thanks to the Delaneys for letting him hang out Thursday night and Friday night. Bry loved it. He went with Greg and Aaron to see Transformers 2...and I think they grilled out a couple times. He had a BLAST with them!!!

On Saturday, the girls and I got back from Chicago around 5ish. They departed for Des Moines and I immediately took Bry with me to run some errands...laundry soap, picking up the NKOTB old school CD, Hangin' Tough for $6. It was fun listening to the CD from my childhood. Bryan said, "This brings back good memories, Sis. Like riding in the V.W." I love my brother.

Sunday was church and then we came back here and watched the end of Transformers (the first one). Before church, we went to the bike/walking path by Harlem High School for a nice stroll. It was nice being out and laughing with Bryan. It was a great afternoon for a walk!!!

On Monday, I worked and Bryan hung out with Maggie. Later that night we went back to the bike/walking path over by Harlem High School and we went for an hour walk. Again--MUCH laughter!!!

On Tuesday, Bryan mopped the kitchen floor and transplanted the catnip plant for me while I went in to work. Some time in the morning, his co-worker called and said they have work if he wants to come in. He debated for a few minutes and then decided to head back to Michigan. (His trip back to Michigan was UNEVENTFUL and the traffic in Chicago flowed quite smoothly!!! Thank you, Lord, for traveling mercies!!!)

So here I am back at the cottage and missing my brother. He's one in a million and my very best friend. Thanks for spending time in Rockford with me, Bryan!!! I love you!!!