Time flies so fast... can't even believe summer is here & almost gone! Since our last post, we've moved on from Charlotte and moseyed through Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and of course -- Colorado.
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| Our "front yard" in a lovely RV park close to Sevierville, TN |
Our annual visit to Denver during the month of June now seems like a blur. But we had a fabulous time seeing our family, dear friends and of course all of our doctors, dentists and veterinarians. Whew! Seems like we always need a vacation after leaving Denver. It's always great to see all the "folks" but amazingly, Denver no longer feels like home. As beautiful as it is there, we are still thrilled to be on the road exploring the rest of this magnificent land. And the best part - it seems like we're on a permanent vacation and yet wherever we go, we are always home!
Currently we're just about to leave Bayfield, CO (just east of Durango) where we've spent the month of July. This is our 3rd visit to this lovely little spot and we continue to find new treasures - good restaurants & activities. It's a great place to relax after leaving the hustle and bustle of the city.
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| Beautiful meadows to explore |
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| A nice view from Bayfield Riverside RV Park |
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| Harley found his long-lost twin -- good times! |
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| Who let the cows out??? |
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| Nice neighbors |
I (Debbie) took the narrow gage railroad from Durango to Silverton with Chris & Jeanne while Steve enjoyed a long, quiet day at home with the kids.
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| No shortage of beautiful landscapes between Durango and Silverton |
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| Silverton, Colorado |
We've been full-time RV-ing now for almost 2 1/2 years and people often ask us if we still enjoy it. Well... in a word... YESSSSSS!!!!! Like anything else in life, there are plus's and minus's but all in all, we cannot think of a more pleasant way to spend our time. The tranquility of this stress-free life is just amazing. Each and every day, we give thanks to God for our rich blessings. We feel so fortunate to be on this extended journey through such a beautiful land.
All creation declares His majesty!
Although we feel like we're living in our own little ideal world, we can't help but pay close attention to all of the growing turmoil in the world and especially in the Middle East. It's crystal clear to me that we are headed toward WWIII and ultimately to the battle of Armageddon (in the valley of Megiddo near Jerusalem). If only people were more literate about the Bible and Bible prophecy in particular. Just read
Psalm 83 for a quick example of how it describes what is happening right now in Israel. (Also
Ezekiel 38 & 39 foretells of the end-time wars in Russia and throughout the entire Middle East). But there's good news! There's a very happy ending for believers -- even the persecuted Christians.
Below is a link to my favorite online resource - the Blue Letter Bible. It has every translation of the Bible (for quick comparisons & clarity) and has great search features. You can also download the free app from iTunes. The NLT (New Living Translation) is in my opinion, the easiest to read.
https://www.blueletterbible.org/
But I digress... next, we are headed to the small town of Ruidoso in the mountains of New Mexico for a visit with friends and a golf tournament for Steve. Then we're headed to the great state of Texas -- our very first visit to this state. We'll go to San Angelo for a week and then we'll be staying in Austin from mid-August to mid-September. After that - a month in Foley (near Gulf Shores) Alabama and then on to our winter home -- Destin, FL for our annual 3-month stay (mid-Oct thru mid-Jan). We are really enjoying the longer stays at each location.
Until next time... you are all in our prayers. Wishing you sunshine, blessings and all good things.
