November 1

Family Weekend at Wheaton is actually next week, but Isaac is volunteering at Young Life camp so he isn't able to join the rest of us. However, we decided that this weekend would be a good time for him to have an official Wheaton campus visit --since the school is on his short list-- so he and I flew to Chicago this morning. 

We had a blessedly smooth travel day. Even though I had a late A Group boarding pass (and Isaac was late B because he forgot to check in on time), I scored us bulkhead aisle and middle seats. I shared photos I had on my phone and we talked throughout much of the flight.

Then once we got to Midway, my checked bag was the fifth or sixth one to appear on the carousel, and although there was a line at the rental car counter, we were able to get our minivan relatively quickly and the drive to our hotel --and the subsequent check-in--was easy and stress-free.

We picked up Abby from outside her dorm and after a little jiggling of initial plans, we went to Raising Cane's for dinner. My prediction that Isaac --our chicken afficionado-- would like the tenders was spot-on; in fact, he called them fantastic. It was most excellent to see my girl again and to watch her and Isaac chit-chat about how much rizz he has. 

Then after we dropped her off at her dorm, Isaac and I went to Target to pick up some forgotten essentials: deodorant and a toothbrush for him (good thing he didn't forget anything really important, right?) and a hairbrush for me. And now we're back at the hotel. I'm click-clacking on my laptop and Isaac is in the other room watching game seven of the World Series. 

With few exceptions, it was a very good day. And I am grateful for the blessings of seeing my girl, safe and pleasant travels, and Isaac's good mood and general affability.