A family's journey as they travel the USA to help others
Originally, we planned on heading up the West Coast first - through captivating California, awesome Oregon, and wondrous Washington. Upon further reflection and discussion, however, we decided to head the opposite way due to weather concerns. We didn't want to get stranded in our RV with icy rain pouring down. We'll be heading along the gulf coast, where the sun is shining and the … [Read more...]
Many would say that the adventure we're about to embark on is "Impossible!" "Crazy!" "Difficult!" "Unbelievable!" They are right. Selling everything to help others wasn't/isn't an easy thing. There are times of stress and worry as we consider our finances and our future. Ultimately, however, we have peace about the impossibilities, a peace that truly surpasses understanding. We are choosing … [Read more...]
This afternoon, our family of four participated in Project F.E.E.D. (Feed Everyone Every Day), a program of The Giving Tree in Tucson, AZ. The organization serves hot meals to anyone in need - every Thursday and Sunday from 4:30-5:30pm. If you want to volunteer, you just show up and start serving. No need to R.S.V.P. In fact, people are encouraged to bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert to … [Read more...]
Stephanie and I have very similar tastes. We have a ton in common. We are both spontaneous. We like most of the same foods. A lot of our hobbies are the same. But, there are a few things we differ on. I love coffee; she will only drink it if she is "cold." I use most of our cell phone minutes each month; she talks for as few as possible. I tend to be more reserved when I first meet people; … [Read more...]
Quick announcement: We have an RV sitting in the driveway! The past weeks have been filled with craigslist and newspaper searches for a motorhome or 5th wheel. About a week ago, we decided to stop looking at motorhomes and narrow our search to only 5th wheel camper trailers. Two days ago, we finally found one that had everything we need. We will post more images (including a video tour) … [Read more...]
A friend just emailed to ask if we made a mistake in the first bullet of our Give Every Day pledge: To spend intimate, quantity time with our family. He asked, "Did you mean to say quality?" It was a good question, so I thought I would elaborate in a post. The answer is that we actually did intend to say "quantity." We want to spend abundant time with each other (and, of course, … [Read more...]
Up until now, we have only volunteered with, toured, and interviewed non-profit organizations. We have learned from people who are serving children, the elderly, the hungry, and even prisoners. We have asked questions about funding and management. … [Read More...]
Yesterday, I received a message from a man wanting to tell me about a unique group of men who serve their community by repairing homes - for free. Today, Kayla (my four-year-old) and I met this gentleman at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in … [Read More...]
