The Island Life

When Ben's parents moved to Islesboro, ME last July it was very bittersweet for us.  Sweet because God was calling them to this island and providing a place for them to live, work and minister.  Bitter because living close to family for us was such blessing and Islesboro is a 4 hour drive and a ferry boat ride away.  When they were in Deerfield I had visions of Tobi growing up visiting the farm, making friends with goats and chickens, etc.  But now the farm and the animals (with the exception of 2 dogs and a cat) are no longer part of the family.

After our first visit to the island (and every visit since) I now have new ideas about what visiting Grandma and Grandpa R-B means for Tobi (and us of course).  This past weekend we did the drive and the ferry ride to make that special trip to the island. Now that Tobi is becoming more active, involved and vocal in regards to the world around her I could see all that this change in location, although more difficult to get to, provides - so many great new experiences.

Here is just some of the fun we had on this visit.

Breakfast at the new cafe at the brand new community center across the street:

Fun and games in the Kid Zone:

Spring day fun at the shore.

And, of course,  a ride on the ferry:

We are thankful to have such a beautiful, unique place to visit...but mostly we are so thankful for our family and the joy it is to share time and life together.

(For a few more pictures you can look here if you so desire.)