On the road...

Well, currently I am in Marston, Missouri. The first three days of our trip have gone very well. Our weather has been awesome, thank the Lord! There have been heavy storms in areas that we have already gone through, but only clouds or sunshine while we are there.

My kitty, CC, has done very well also. She doesn't like getting in her carrier, but once she's there she's resigned to it and either sleeps or pouts most of the day. She does very well in the motel rooms, eating and using her litter box. She's in the window right now--her favorite spot. Each day we have stopped to let her out on her leash. The first stop was fine, the rest she has been so scared each time. Loud noises (trucks, etc.) really frighten her and she tries to hide under the car or a tree. Her collar is a bit loose, so if I'm not careful she could slip out. Since these little episodes are more damaging to her and to me (!), we are keeping them few and far between. I think I may just take her carrier out of the car and let her look around, then let her out inside the car. She'd be a bit more contained that way, yet can still get some excercise.

Today we stopped at an overlook over the Mississippi River where a battle was fought during the Civil War for control of an island. The side which controlled the island, controlled the shipping on the river. It was very beautiful and peaceful. I'll post a photo on my Facebook account (www.facebook.com). If you can't find it, let me know!

Tomorrow we will be in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. The southern tour is here! Thanks for all your prayers as we travel....

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The Time Has Come...

Yesterday was my last day at my job. It's pretty bittersweet. I loved the people I worked with and the job was a lot of fun and right up my alley. Yet leaving my job means it's almost time to go to Georgia to see Sam! Yes, I will miss my job, my friends, my church(es), my family, my Idaho! But to be reunited with Sam....it's worth it all!

My family and I leave this afternoon to take a quick trip to California for my cousin's wedding. As soon as we get back, I will race around madly tying up loose ends. Mom and I leave on Friday, September 28th. As long as there is wireless internet where we stay, I will keep this blog updated with our travels. So come along to Georgia with me!