On the road once more
Jul 24th 2008Cindy12 & 20 & 51
We are taking our first trip as a family of five. Drivining for about 2 1/2 hours to visit with friends and pay our respects to a wonderful man who touched my heart throughout my childhood. He was a father figure and I can remember him picking me up to be his “helper” at a church Day CAmp when I was too young to be a counselor and too old to be a camper. He was the kindest man I’ve ever known.
I can see him, with his rosy red cheeks and big smile, sitting at the feet of Jesus and hanging on every word.
I’m looking forward to seeing a lot of people I haven’t seen in a long time - though I wish it were under different circumstances.
And I have to tell you, traveling with a family of five is quite an adventure. First off, who REALLY wants FIVE extra people sleeping in their house? Especially when 3 of those 5 are under the age of 5. 
So finding a place to stay if you don’t want to get a hotel room is challenging. Luckily, I have a great friend who still has young children who is taking us in for the night. Speedy will get to spend the night with my sister and his favorite cousin - which he is VERY excited about. I think he is most excited to get them all to himself.
It’s going to be a long ride - it already is. We’ve been driving for an hour and although Speedy and Princess are watching the DVD player, Speedy feels it necessary to act as commentator for us since we can’t see the screen. It’s not annoying at all. Really.
Sigh.
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Judy on 24 Jul 2008 at 6:35 pm #
Safe travels to all of you.