Re-visiting Normany

It was like a distant dream when Dad invited me to join him on his return trip to Normandy for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.  His dear wife, Virginia, reminded him that he needed to make plans to keep his promise that he made in France in 2009; he espoused to several other veterans that he would return for the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.  Upon her suggestion that he invite his daughters, he did just that!  Linda, Cheryl, and I were delighted at his invite, and anticipated the adventure since the summer of 2013. We made plans regarding our work and family, however, Cheryl's circumstances were not favorable for her to leave at that time.  So, Dad, Linda, and I planned for departure June 2.  Dad signed us up to join Historic Tours for a scenic, D-Day, Normandy tour from June 2 through June 9.  He met with another travel agent to plan another 3 days in Brittany in order to spend a day at Lezardrieux to re-visit the port city where he had been among the first servicemen to arrive just days after the Germans were forced out by Patton's Army.  I worked especially hard to complete my school year's work and get packed to go a week before the school year was complete.  But, we were off to go, as planned, Monday morning! I knew God's grace was abundant and that He had good things in store for this trip.  It was to be more than just a fun trip.  The meaning would be very significant.