Two and half weeks ago we took off on a trip to the south. Not because we were seeking some beach to thaw us out from the cold and snow but a trip to encouraged others and get some encouragement.
First to a family member 30th birthday party outside of Kansas City. Then next day we went to Illinois for Thanksgiving with more family.
On a still full stomach we left the day after Thanksgiving headed back south to St. Louis to pick up a car belonging to a longtime friend who needed someone to drive it to Phoenix, Az. We left our car there and drove the most southern route hoping we would miss any bad weather.
This is where it got even better for us. This route took us too close to our sons and family who live north of Dallas to not stop in. Seeing the surprised faces of our Grandchildren who did not know we were coming and feel their arms hugging us was the highlight of the whole trip.
Traveling always means saying goodbye and after two days and night we went on our way heading to Phoenix through some awesome remotes' sights. There was some snow on the mountains but none on the roads. El Paso was an over whelming huge city and at times we could see the border wall. It saddens our hearts to think of the chaos going on there.
After two days and one night on the road we made it to Phoenix to my brother place where we stayed for a few days resting up from the drive. Another goodbye and off we flew back to St. Louis and picked up our car and started our drive to Blackduck Mn. That cold and snow was still there but praise the Lord the roads were cleared off.
Ace and I have traveled all over the world in our ministry which has meant lots of flying and driving. My favorite way to travel is by car though because I read a lot and Ace and I reflect on each visit. Kind of a time for a heart check to see if we actually encouraging others or were we getting all the encouragement.
Everyone needs some encouragement, especially this time of the year. To think daily on what God did for us through His Son is encouragement.
Hi Betty! Good to hear from you. Hope you are doing well and have recovered from the trip. I would say you can keep your cold and snow there with you though. :) Sounds like you had a good time. I love the cartoon at the beginning. Made me chuckle. Have a Christ-filled and joy-filled Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWow, Betty, that's some trip you all took! We did the same in October to also spend time with family. And yes, the best part of it was seeing the grands, my daughter and her husband. Oh, how I wish they lived closer!
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It was good the birthday and Thanksgiving came close together. Since we had not done a long trip like we use to before covid I think we forget how hard it was on our bodies. Now at 75 and a few more health struggles residing in our bodies recovery takes longer. Our 14year old grand daughter told her Mom she was worried about us being out there traveling such a long ways. She said, to much health issue in one car. She always puts a different spin on things. Glad to be home though and so agree with you, wished our son and family was closer. I sure hope you are able to get with your family for Christmas.
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