Well, this is it! We crammed the last piece of luggage into our overstuffed minivan late this afternoon and got the heck outta Dodge. Sure, it was about 7 hours later than we planned but we fin ally got on the road.
Our first stop was to gas up. We pulled into Sam's and who should we meet but Brad & Dominique Carlson! It was just like God to send us a last reminder that our time here was blessed with great friends and faithful allies. What an encouragement they were to a tired family!
As soon as we hit the road, my son Erik plugged in his iPod and Steven Curtis Chapman's "The Great Adventure" came on. This was a significant song for our family when we left Georgia 7 years ago to come to Vegas. He said he wanted it to be the first thing we heard pulling out to go back. Cheryl was in the other car and she called me on the cell phone. Some close friends had made us a CD of songs that they said reminded them of us. She was listening to it in the other car. "You'll never guess what the first song was!" she said. Yup. "The Great Adventure." When I told her that was the first song we heard too she said, "I think I'm going to cry! Isn't God good to give us that confirmation that we are following Him?" Yes indeed it is!
We also got a very encouraging phone call from Vance Pitman, our pastor from Hope Baptist in vegas. He called to say how much he loved and missed us and that he was praying for us. Then we talked for a while about how much Transformers 2 STINKS (did I mention that?) It was a great call and we are thankful for the encouragement.
So here we are in Best Western in Kingman, AZ. I know it's only a few hours from Vegas but it was important for us that we get on the road today. Even if it's just across the border, we are on the way! Can't wait to see all our Georgia friends again. And we are so excited for the new relationships God has for us at Church at the Ridge!
3 comments:
Hey guys! We have been in Florida and didn't have access to a computer. I am soooo glad to see you have got on the road. That means you will be here in GA quicker and I can get a great big hug from my BFF, Cheryl!!! I am very proud of you for following the Lord, you will be blessed! Also, I can't wait to have good friends close by!! Call or email when you can. I know Jeff & Jerry have talked on the phone some. I also talked to Cheryl, so stay in touch. We love you guys and are anxiouisly awaiting your arrival. I know it is sooo much fun in the car with the dog and bird!! Wish I could experience it with you; NOT!! LOL I love you but not that much!! Hugs, kisses and comfortable beds across the country!! Love yall!!! Myra
I hope you guys have a good trip! Use the time to "decompress" and get ready for the next leg of this journey God has us on. You always wonder how it could get any better, you know? But it does, it does! Love you all! Jan & Tom
Hey Davisons! I know you guys are probably dragging in today after a long drive, but just wanted to say welcome home. We're excited to have you at the Ridge and looking forward to seeing you again.
And I'm feeling a little less nerdy for loving SCC's Great Adventure :) It's always been a favorite of ours to kick off a road trip.
Give us a shout if there's anything we can do for you to help you get settled.
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