14 August 2008
The Four – Three – Two Voyage – Days 7 & 8
Posted by Daniel under: Family; Miscellaneous .
Verse of the Day:“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” (Prov. 9:10)
Day 7 Mileage: 412 miles
Day 8 Mileage: 424 miles
So what happened to days 5 and 6? We spent those in lovely Colorado Springs – that will have to be a separate post. I love the Springs and was disappointed when Day 7 came and we had to leave Pike’s Peak in the rear-view mirror.
The last two days have been “because we have to” days. If I had a teleport machine, I’d have used it, but instead we had to drive the 800 miles across Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. If we had teleported, though, we would have missed two days of traveling blessings from the Lord. The kids have continued to behave incredibly well, especially considering how long they’re spending strapped in the cars. We’ve been kept safe through thousands of miles of driving and lots and lots of rain. We’ve been able to visit old and new friends and rejoice in God’s work in all of our lives. So far, it’s been an outstanding trip!
One thing is for sure about I-70 – it’s straight! I’m glad to have that stretch of road behind us and to move on to some more interesting scenery in Kentucky and West Virginia. One of the neat things about these cross-country moves with the military, though, is that we get to experience nearly the entire spectrum of U.S. geography in a very short period of time. As a family, we are getting to see things that only I’ve been able to experience so far, and I’m very excited to be on this trip together.
So tonight we finally reached St. Louis, Missouri. Supper at a Japanese steakhouse and dessert at Cold Stone Creamery wrapped up the day. Tomorrow we’re meeting my sister and her two children at Cape Girardeau, MO for a day together before we push on to Louisville, KY on Saturday.
3 Comments so far...
Mother Says:
15 August 2008 at 3:17 pm.
Dear Daniel and Melanie,
Thanks for the continued travel reports; can remember seeing much of what you all have, so it has brought back many memories for us. We are praying for continued journey mercies as you are on the last leg of this trip.
Sharon Says:
15 August 2008 at 4:44 pm.
Hi Arthur Fam!
What fun to read of all your adventures. You are a good writer, Dan….you make it very interesting. I TOTALLY remember the hotel pools being the highlight of my childhood vacations. Some things never change. We miss you all and are praying for you!
Love,
The Farringtons
Lindsay Says:
19 August 2008 at 2:32 pm.
Welcome to your new home!!! I’m sorry we got cut off yesterday, Melanie… I think it was actually my reception… apparently that enormous Verizon network crew just doesn’t do beaches. 
Dan, these stories are bringing back all the memories from our 5 cross-country moves… “Travel Dan” reminds me a lot of my step-dad. Kiss the kids for me. I can’t wait to see pictures….
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