Yes, we’re still catching up on all our travels in the States! After leaving Keswick, we went to Piscataway, NJ – the town of my birth, home a a supporting church, and home to my Grandma Sutter and some of my aunts and uncles. Our first stop was to have Saturday lunch (July 13th) with Mr. and Mrs. Puccio. Mrs. Puccio was my 3rd and 4th grade Sunday school teacher and good friend. She was the one who mentored me as I started teaching the 3rd and 4th grade Sunday class at the age of 12. We had a great time of fellowship at their house. The kids enjoyed swimming. I’m pretty sure the Puccios haven’t aged a bit since I was in the 3rd grade!

Saturday evening we went to my grandma’s house to celebrate my Uncle John’s 50th birthday. Uncle John is a very special uncle – loved by all – especially his nieces and nephews. Our kids love him. It was special to see him give our kids swing rides on the very swing my grandfather and uncle gave me swing rides on.

We enjoyed our visit with our church in NJ. This is the church I grew up in 15 years. Sunday evening we went to my Aunt’s house and went swimming. We made it back to Piscataway one more time the night before we flew back to Cambodia. We spent the night there, so we would be closer to the airport. It was good to see Grandma and Uncle John one last time before leaving the country. Even Uncle Joey (my youngest brother) stopped in to say goodbye.