I’m flying to Shanghai tomorrow to meet Pat for the start of our 15-day China tour. It’s hard to believe we’ve been apart for 4½ months. Pat says I miss our dogs more than her, but she knows that’s not true. I miss them equally!
I don’t know what I’d do without Skype and FaceTime. Getting to see Pat’s face, even if it’s just on my computer screen, provides a vital link to home and family. The connection isn’t always great, but it sure beats a telephone call. And, best of all, it’s free.
I’ve also been Skyping David and Tana in Minnesota to check on the two youngest members of the family. Maddie, who’s 2½ years old now, still isn’t sure what to make of that strange man who talks to her from her dad’s iPad. And Ben, who’s only 3½ months old, is currently more interested in suckling than Skyping.
