On the road....

Well, we did it...we actually did it. Some people talk about doing something this crazy, and then there are those who are just crazy enough to do it. I'm beginning my first post with "we did it" although we haven't technically done anything yet except embark on a 6 week cross country road trip. But like my dad said in his last sermon to the church he shepherded for over 20 years, "Every ending is the beginning of something, and every beginning is the ending of something." I think he said it more eloquently than that, but you get the idea. I'm not exactly sure what we have begun here, but I know it involves adventure, weeks, miles, smiles, probably tears, and a whole lot of family time.

This trip has largely been thought up and dreamed on by my husband. This is not something I ever said, "Wow, I'd loved to take an RV across the country for 6 weeks, wouldn't that be awesome!?" Those who know me well, know that I like stability, control, drama-free, conflict-free living.  I just don't think RV living is going to be all of those things. But, when your partner is dead set on doing something like this, you can resist, or join in. I call this the Summer of submission. Although, it's not something I ever dreamed of, I am excited for the adventure and what it will bring for our family. I am embarking on this beginning with a sense of expectation. Expecting the Lord to teach me new things, about myself, about my children, about my husband and most of all, about Him. We will get to see the glory of His creation and I am so excited to share this time with the people I love the most.

I will use this blog to keep all of our friends and family updated on our adventures, as well as a journal for myself. Some posts will be serious, some will be silly. Every now and then we may have a guest writer share from their perspective of the trip. Each of the girls were given a journal to record their thoughts and feelings on this adventure. When they want to share, I'll allow them to use this blog as an avenue to do that. Warning - I'm going to be real and raw. I'm going to show the good, the bad, the ugly tears. I do not expect this trip to be perfect and my goal is to be as transparent as possible. This is not just, look what we did and saw today, this is reflection, growth, stretching and breaking. So if you want to take this ride with us, you can find me every day at www.rvhereorthere.com. It will connect you to my personal blog. I don't mind if you scroll through and read past posts. Everything I've ever written about is something the Lord has brought me through and taught me through. I don't expect for this adventure to be any different.

So, here we go....thanks for coming along for the ride!