We are in ARIZONA! Thankfully we made it all the way. We are tired (and by "we" I mean Webb, my mom and myself). The children are excited. Taking in their new surroundings, enjoying each thing. It is amazing what I can learn if I just pay attention to what they think is important.
We left Henryetta, OK at about 10 on Thursday morning. We had lunch at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in Cheyenne, OK. We took a "mom guided" tour around the battlefield after lunch and the girls all earned their Junior Ranger Badges. We all learned a lot and had a great time walking around learning some US History and enjoying God's creation.
From there we went to Groom, TX to see the cross. I'm sure a lot of you have heard and/or seen this 19 story cross. It is quite a sight. We walked around the grounds and it actually opened up some great opportunities to speak to the girls about why Christ died on the cross. Sam was very upset at seeing the statues where they nailed Jesus to the cross. She didn't want to leave Him to be hurt. We explained as best we could, but I am sure that there will be many more discussions from this trip.
I drove through half of Texas and half of New Mexico last night. Thank you to all of those who have been praying for our travels. We ended up pulling off at a truck stop and getting a much needed hour and a half of sleep in the wee hours of the morning.
This morning bright and early we were waiting at the gates of the Petrified Forest. What a wonderful morning! The girls earned their Junior Ranger Badges here also. We again did a "mom guided" tour. While reading the signs at each site I had to ad lib some of the information on the spot. There is that rather large discrepancy in just how old the earth really is. All the same we enjoyed the awesome beauty of what the Lord created.
After much driving we finally arrived. Earlier than our check-in time to the house so we went first thing to see my brother. It is very hard for me to see him as the adult that he is now. We have been apart for so many years and I think that is why it is harder than when I look at my other brothers. But, he is my "baby" brother! If the "baby" of the family is an adult then where does that leave me (lol).
This house is an absolute blessing. The Lord has definitely provided for us. We would have ended up in multiple motel rooms with very little privacy. Instead, we have three bedrooms. A full kitchen so that I can still make meals and we do not have to eat out all the time (I so prefer home cooked meals). I feel so undeserving of His kindnesses, but then I am!
Tomorrow my brother graduates from college. Maybe, just maybe, then I will not still look at him as my "baby" brother. Tomorrow I get to see my dad. He will meet my kids, 3 of them for the first time. They will get to meet their "Grandpa Glen" that they always hear about. They will also get to meet their "Great Grandma" who they have only ever heard about and until recently not seen pictures of.
Please pray that our reunion with family tomorrow will be sweet. Please pray that we as a family will be sensitive to His leading throughout our time away from home.
We left Henryetta, OK at about 10 on Thursday morning. We had lunch at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in Cheyenne, OK. We took a "mom guided" tour around the battlefield after lunch and the girls all earned their Junior Ranger Badges. We all learned a lot and had a great time walking around learning some US History and enjoying God's creation.
From there we went to Groom, TX to see the cross. I'm sure a lot of you have heard and/or seen this 19 story cross. It is quite a sight. We walked around the grounds and it actually opened up some great opportunities to speak to the girls about why Christ died on the cross. Sam was very upset at seeing the statues where they nailed Jesus to the cross. She didn't want to leave Him to be hurt. We explained as best we could, but I am sure that there will be many more discussions from this trip.
I drove through half of Texas and half of New Mexico last night. Thank you to all of those who have been praying for our travels. We ended up pulling off at a truck stop and getting a much needed hour and a half of sleep in the wee hours of the morning.
This morning bright and early we were waiting at the gates of the Petrified Forest. What a wonderful morning! The girls earned their Junior Ranger Badges here also. We again did a "mom guided" tour. While reading the signs at each site I had to ad lib some of the information on the spot. There is that rather large discrepancy in just how old the earth really is. All the same we enjoyed the awesome beauty of what the Lord created.
After much driving we finally arrived. Earlier than our check-in time to the house so we went first thing to see my brother. It is very hard for me to see him as the adult that he is now. We have been apart for so many years and I think that is why it is harder than when I look at my other brothers. But, he is my "baby" brother! If the "baby" of the family is an adult then where does that leave me (lol).
This house is an absolute blessing. The Lord has definitely provided for us. We would have ended up in multiple motel rooms with very little privacy. Instead, we have three bedrooms. A full kitchen so that I can still make meals and we do not have to eat out all the time (I so prefer home cooked meals). I feel so undeserving of His kindnesses, but then I am!
Tomorrow my brother graduates from college. Maybe, just maybe, then I will not still look at him as my "baby" brother. Tomorrow I get to see my dad. He will meet my kids, 3 of them for the first time. They will get to meet their "Grandpa Glen" that they always hear about. They will also get to meet their "Great Grandma" who they have only ever heard about and until recently not seen pictures of.
Please pray that our reunion with family tomorrow will be sweet. Please pray that we as a family will be sensitive to His leading throughout our time away from home.
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