Well, we've traveled across most of the country so far. We've been able to visit with family and friends and see some beautiful scenery. Traveling from New Mexico through Texas and Oklahoma was pretty flat but there were a couple rain storms off in the distance that made it pretty. We got to see a field of wind turbines off in the distance. That was cool. (For geeks like me.) (I didn't take that picture below, but that's what they look like.)
On Saturday we were able to have lunch with Angela's brother and his family in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was a nice visit.
After leaving Tulsa we went to a cave in Missouri. You actually ride a propane powered Jeep down into the ground and below is a big open cavern full of stalactites and stalagmites. It was pretty cool for a quick stop of the highway and a place to stretch our legs and see something cool. James was too small really appreciate it. He was a ting crazy while everyone else was trying to enjoy the ride and listen to the guide. 
We stayed in St. Louis at the Strebe's home (pic below) until Monday and then went to Mt. Vernon, Illinois to visit with my family. It was a nice quick visit. Jason, Nancy, Colin (pic below) and Haleigh are doing great and my sister just had a new little boy, Adam, and he's a cutie. Below is our family couch photo and James with his cousins Michael and Leah in the hammock.
We're in Louisville, Kentucky now visiting with our friends Yaser and Vilma. Last night we took the kids to the park near downtown. (Picture below) Lots of green here. We plan on heading south to Asheville, North Carolina on Friday where Angela's mom and brother are living. It should be a beautiful drive over the mountains to Asheville, NC.
God's country is amazing. I've really been able to see that there is a lot of deep rooted Christian heritage across our country, lots of Churches, lots of great people and a lot of so called "morality." Regardless of all the political and economic difficulties we're in and we face, I am challenged that our "Christian Country" is not going to die easy. We can lose the name "Christian" country long before the actual Christian influence is gone. God's work in and through His people is impossible to snuff out and as a nation of people we still have so much of the Lord working in our midst. I can see that the remnant of believers within our country that I've been able to visit with and experience is still a strong spiritual force to be reckoned with. There are still so many people that simply love Jesus, His Word and His ways. We definitely need a real revival of the Holy Spirit and not religion. We definitely need Christ to move in a powerful way across the land and grant us a willingness to let go of all our perishing toys and idols that we might grab on to Him completely with both hands. We as a country need more Jesus!!! We as Christians need more Jesus!!! And you who are lost without Him need Him most! Our Lord is so good and patient and long-suffering, not just with our country, but with me. Oh, Lord, help us to be patient with others, understanding and compassionate, willing to go the distance that they might come to Christ. Thank you for Your mercy God and grant us grace to seek Your face in Truth.
Thank You Lord for our country!
Thank You Lord for our friends!
Thank You Lord for our family!
You're goodness never end!!!
May we never take it for granted.
To all our friends and family back in Vegas,
we love you and miss you tons!!!
