The Week Before
Okay so we have to go back and talk about the great "until we meet again" parties that we had with our incredible Maui family. We had a wonderful evening with everyone in Kihei including a great potluck, a slideshow, fellowship time and a wonderful box decorated like an RV.
The next two Saturday's we went to 1000 peaks and had a campfire on the beach. BBQ food, singing and guitar time as well as those beautiful Maui sunsets. What an awesome time with everyone and we certainly appreciate how much love was shown to us as we departed.
Brent sure does know how to make a good fire! We were able to keep nice and warm on the beach when the temperature dropped below 80°.
Nothing like a little worship time around the fire with family.
We sure do miss everyone back in Hawaii and really miss the warm weather. We have already driven through three separate snow flurries and we are still waiting on some cold weather boxes to arrive.
The drive from Las Vegas to Texas was really fun. We had to go 1320 miles and had the Mini Cooper loaded to the gills. 3 suitcases, a guitar, a computer, projector screen, projector, video camera bag, camera bag, 2 pillows, and two humans. It was a sight to see I can tell you that much. We made it in 2.5 days and Toni had a great idea to stop at Cracker Barrel and rent an audio book. Didn't even know you could do that but we did. It took our mind off the endless lines in the road and the flat desert scenery that seemed to go on forever.
Fortunately the Mini was able to cruise full loaded at 85mph and still manage 34.89 mpg. Thank you Lord for such a great car!
The scenery was actually quite beautiful at times and seeing the rain off in the distance was really spectacular.
Welcome to Texas, who knew it would take longer to go across Texas than it did to get there from Las Vegas?
Anyway we made it safe and sound here and Thanksgiving was a great celebration with family. We certainly have a lot to be thankful for each and every day of our lives. We thought that was even more true this year with the numerous surgeries and the cancer but each and every day we are truly blessed beyond anything we can imagine. I have the most incredible wife imaginable and the road trip was a total blast with her. Our journey is a joy knowing that God has a wonderful plan for us as we have sought Him and said yes to Him.
Every day Toni and I say how privileged we are to be working from the "road" and how great it is we can work together every day. God is so good and He loves us all so much. It is so easy to get distracted and focused on things that don't really matter. It feels incredible to have very few "things" left in our world. All our "worldly" possessions are in one little room here and can easily fit in the bed of a truck.
Spend time reading God's word and treasure it in your heart. Take time to invest in people around you today and in your relationship with the Father. Nothing you are working towards outside those things will really matter on that final day you stand before Him. I find the only thing I miss right now after departing from Maui is the dear friends that I have there.
Praying for you,
David & Toni
The next two Saturday's we went to 1000 peaks and had a campfire on the beach. BBQ food, singing and guitar time as well as those beautiful Maui sunsets. What an awesome time with everyone and we certainly appreciate how much love was shown to us as we departed.
Brent sure does know how to make a good fire! We were able to keep nice and warm on the beach when the temperature dropped below 80°.Nothing like a little worship time around the fire with family.
We sure do miss everyone back in Hawaii and really miss the warm weather. We have already driven through three separate snow flurries and we are still waiting on some cold weather boxes to arrive.
The drive from Las Vegas to Texas was really fun. We had to go 1320 miles and had the Mini Cooper loaded to the gills. 3 suitcases, a guitar, a computer, projector screen, projector, video camera bag, camera bag, 2 pillows, and two humans. It was a sight to see I can tell you that much. We made it in 2.5 days and Toni had a great idea to stop at Cracker Barrel and rent an audio book. Didn't even know you could do that but we did. It took our mind off the endless lines in the road and the flat desert scenery that seemed to go on forever.
Fortunately the Mini was able to cruise full loaded at 85mph and still manage 34.89 mpg. Thank you Lord for such a great car!
The scenery was actually quite beautiful at times and seeing the rain off in the distance was really spectacular.
Welcome to Texas, who knew it would take longer to go across Texas than it did to get there from Las Vegas?
Anyway we made it safe and sound here and Thanksgiving was a great celebration with family. We certainly have a lot to be thankful for each and every day of our lives. We thought that was even more true this year with the numerous surgeries and the cancer but each and every day we are truly blessed beyond anything we can imagine. I have the most incredible wife imaginable and the road trip was a total blast with her. Our journey is a joy knowing that God has a wonderful plan for us as we have sought Him and said yes to Him.
Every day Toni and I say how privileged we are to be working from the "road" and how great it is we can work together every day. God is so good and He loves us all so much. It is so easy to get distracted and focused on things that don't really matter. It feels incredible to have very few "things" left in our world. All our "worldly" possessions are in one little room here and can easily fit in the bed of a truck.
Spend time reading God's word and treasure it in your heart. Take time to invest in people around you today and in your relationship with the Father. Nothing you are working towards outside those things will really matter on that final day you stand before Him. I find the only thing I miss right now after departing from Maui is the dear friends that I have there.
Praying for you,
David & Toni
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