Road trip 1, Day 30

Just under 3, 000 miles and so done being in the car for a while!

Road trip1, Day 29

Took a few days "off" at the end of my road trip to visit my bestie in far northeastern Iowa.  I spent a lovely afternoon wondering through antique shops, drinking coffee, and chatting up the locals in a town of less than 1,500 people.  Simple pleasures.

Road trip1, Day 28

Was so encouraged and blessed to be able to share my vision with the missions committee at Spring Valley today!  I pray that this will just be the beginnings of your journeying together.

Road trip1, Day 26

Drove to Madison, WI today.  This was my first time to Wisconsin and I got to wave to my godfather's hometown as a bonus. 

Road trip1, Day 27

Speaking at Presbyteries is one of my favorites of all the speaking arrangements I get to do while raising support.  I think because the terrify me and I'm secretly a bit of an adrenaline junky.  Today's meeting in Wisconsin was no exception.  Hopefully, I'll have the opportunity to stay connected with the people I met today and see them again in Wisconsin before I going back to Perth.

Road trip1, Day 25

Today's theme must have been comfort.  I woke up sad at the thought of leaving Indy and discouraged that my support raised hadn't changed (click on the "giving" tab at the top of this page if you're interested in how to help with this) and a little overwhelmed by the tasks ahead of me in the next few days.

After some sweet time sharing my vision for the arts and Perth with  possible supporting church, chocolate cake at Cracker Barrel, a fun and encouraging dinner in Champaign, IL with old friends, and lots of beautiful yarn for the Scarf I felt comforted and excited for the last few days of this trip. 

Road trip1, Day 24

Sweet fellowship with a new, dear friend over dinner before heading out of Indy tomorrow.  When the server said the seasonal beer on tap was "Foxy Jampants" I knew I had to have it!