We left Belfast today with mixed feelings, after having driven to each location where Thomas & Sarah, Hugh, John and their families lived. Mixed feelings because we were excited to visit the northern coast, and yet disparring because of the closeness we had come to feel towards those who came and also left Belfast, before us. Each experience has strengthened our conviction that the family in the 1852 census is ours.
The drive north was gorgeous! Of course it had to rain on us, but the sun was out and the air was clear when we arrived at the northern sea. First we roamed the abandoned halls of the Castle Dunluce, and then climbed the stairs to the hidden grotto below. The late afternoon was spent in wonder at the grander of Gods beautiful world. A camera, even one as good as Quinn's, can not capture the magnificence of this stone, water, grass and sky. Quinn, Brett and Rich loved it so much they almost decided to stay. Todd couldn't quite stomach the sight of those he loved tempting fate so close to the edge. We are now safely settled into our rooms, and the sun has finally set at 10:45.
Again, thank you for your faith and prays.
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