The day has almost arrived. The bags are packed. The last minute list of chores is nearly completed. This evening we pick up the rental car. And tomorrow morning, Lord willing, we hit the road. This first leg of the journey will take four days. We’ll return home for just a couple of days, and …
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Gatlinburg, TN
I’ve never really had a burning desire to visit Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I was here for an afternoon once with my high school youth group. And I drove through a few years back with John and his mom. I somehow, from this brief exposure, got the idea that this place was all the things I’m definitely …
Rainy Days and Mondays
The Carpenters famously sang, “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.” Although it was a catchy tune, I never really understood the sentiment behind the lyrics. I’ve always loved rainy days. And, for years, my day of Sabbath rest, my favorite day of the week, has been Monday. I can think of little I …