Monthly Archives: March 2019

Texas 2019 (pt.) 1

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On Friday, March 15, we crossed into one of our favorite states and the birthplace of Becca & Isaiah – Texas.

I realized I made a scheduling blunder when the day before I contacted the friends we were planning to stay with and found out I had told them we were coming a week later. Thankfully, our hosts were very gracious and still able to keep us for the night. We had a good time visiting with Steve & Kelly.

We left Saturday late morning to spend the afternoon with our friends the Bennetts. The kids enjoyed harvesting, preparing, cooking, and serving onion grass.

From there we went to Arlington to spend Saturday and Sunday nights with the Gamblins. We enjoyed visiting APC on Sunday and seeing many of the friends we had when we attended there.

Monday (the 18th) we had lunch with our friend Leon.

Monday late afternoon we got to Gary’s & Karen’s home, our home for the next five nights. Our kids got their first taste of March Madness.

Tuesday we had lunch with the Olsons.

After lunch we headed to UTA to visit our old stomping grounds. Lots has changed since we were newlyweds – we’ve gone from 2 to 7! Lots of memories. Becca was happy to visit a favorite tree.

Tuesday evening we got to see the Countrymans.

Wednesday we made a visit to my OBGyn. She was delighted to see Becca, Isaiah, and all of us.

We then went to visit the NICU. The nurse at the desk recognized us immediately. They were delighted to see Becca and us all.

Wednesday evening we got to visit with the Johnson’s.

Thursday lunch we met with one of Becca’s NICU nurses.

Thursday late afternoon (March 21) we met with our program coordinator at The Seed Company and enjoyed eating/playing at a park.

And that sums up our first week in Texas! (Tired yet? 😂)

Georgia – March 2019

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On March 7th, after a three night stop in SC, we headed to Georgia. Our first stop was lunch at the Floyds (Josh’s oldest sister’s family).

Then we drove on to Warner Robbins to spend four nights with our friends the Gottwals and visit Central Fellowship Baptist Church, one of our supporting churches. We’re all enjoyed our fellowship together.

Monday morning we headed to Marrietta to spend two nights with Josh’s Grandma.

That Tuesday, Josh and three three older kids went to Gainesville to have lunch with Great Uncle Ellis.

On Wednesday, the 13th, we drove to stay with Josh’s uncle & aunt. We had supper at a cousins’ home. Four out of five of his cousins in that family were there.

Thursday, the 14th, we started our two-day drive to Texas. Life is an adventure! Thankful for friends, family, and God’s protection.

Indiana, Ohio, & Kentucky!

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Cincinnati, OH!

We left Buffalo on Sunday, February 24, and drove to South Bend, IN to visit some friends for 4 days. They put us up in a lovely B&B. Between our two families there were 10 kids. We enjoyed our time together.

On Thursday, February 28, we drove to Indianapolis IN and had lunch with Dory’s family. Dory and I were friends at BJU. Two years ago Dory was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. As a family, we’ve been praying for Dory multiple times a day. It was very special to spend time with Dory’s family and for our kids to meet. (9 kids between the two of us!) Anna especially wanted to meet Dory, as Anna has very faithfully prayed for Dory.

After lunch we drove to Dayton Ohio to spend one night with my sister. It was great to see Aunt Emily and Uncle Daniel.

On Friday, March 1, we drove to Cincinnati Ohio to visit our friends the Lyons (9 kids between us both). We arrived right in time for home school roller skating. Our four older kids were excited about trying and we were so impressed with all of them. The next day we went to Jeremiah’s basketball game. We had a great time being with our friends.

Saturday, March 2nd, we drove to Lexington KY to visit our friends there for two days. We had a great time with all of them! There first night we were with then we made smores outside. Sunday we had snowfall.