Road trips, what do they mean? When I was a kid they meant lots of blankets so we could build forts in the back of the van. They meant stress and you tried to decide what to back, anticipation as you got ready for your trip and excitement as you finally arrive and head out for your new adventures.
As an adult they mean something different. It's means finding the right music station or bringing C.D.'s along, making sure you have a map so you don't get lost, checking the oil and water in your car to ensure you don't break down on the side of the road. There's still all the stress of packing, the anticipation of getting ready and the excitement of new adventures but as an adult there's so much more then that.
On the road trip I'm on it includes all sorts of adventures like suddenly being asked to babysit so a parent can be taken to the Emergency Room, a screaming ten month old because we took her to see Mommy at work and then she could see Mommy but couldn't go to her, swimming in an icy cold lake and hiking with all sorts of different family members.
This road trip is a little different though because I decided to do something fun, hide my dragons and my old friend Tiger at my various stops then let people try to find them. Just as an example I posted some down below that I sent to some friends so they could do a "search and find". Hint: There is one blue and purple dragon, one green and orange one and Tiger is a gray calico cat.
But whatever the road trip holds one thing remains the same, I pray for safe travels, for a good time and most importantly that I would be a light wherever I go, with whoever I'm with and whatever I'm doing. Sometimes it's hard and I know I've failed more then once on this road trip but that's when I'm so grateful to remember that no matter what God is always there waiting with open arms to forgive me of my shortcomings. Praise the Lord!
And now friends I'm off again to have a few more adventures on this crazy trip before it's back home to reality and I find some new adventures to write to you about!
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