Month: July 2021

God surprised me this morning. Yesterday, when Ron told me the sun would rise over the Amish farmhouse, I immediately had a vision. I could see the purple and pink hues highlighting the silos as the sun began its slow slide upward. My mind’s eye created that picture. I waited all night to see the…

“We’re ready. Let’s put in our next campground adventure.” Ron entered the address into GPS, and at 10:39, we pulled out of site T6 at Belden Hill Campground, destination Lancaster, PA. After working diligently to get the morning fire started, I took the pups for a walk in the adjacent field. Sophia and Rocco loved…

Rainy mornings make for tight working quarters. My co-worker isn’t a fan of the rain but loves her blanket. Rocco is tucked in at my feet; he took some of Sophia’s space. Determined, she burrowed into her spot and hasn’t moved. My current stack of journals all serving different purposes. Only two are daily; one…

Even on the road, we need a laundry day. Growing up, Saturday was chore day: washing clothes, cleaning the house, mowing grass. Errand days on the road include a day fire, much more fun. After starting my fire, I spent time on the phone catching up with a friend. And then edited yesterday’s blog, then…

Flaming logs and quiet time started this special day. Schroon Lake (SL) was the catalyst for our trip. In ways, I’ve waited for this day for years. Ron has told me tales of SL since we met. His father’s childhood home; he has many memories here. With a population of 1,654 as of 2010, the…

While washing dishes this morning, I thanked God once again for sending me a personal chef. Not only is Ron exceptional in the kitchen, said by the woman who thinks everything is cooked on high, but he loves it. Cooking relaxes Ron, helps him unwind. I’m grateful he chose me as the beneficiary of his…

Wednesday morning started early for me. A steady rain through the night made for cozy sleeping. As soon as the sunlight peeked through the shades, I was awake. Spending time with God in the quiet hours of the morning is the best part of my day. For years, I’ve used the YouVersion app to read…

Ron is excited to explore Maine. We haven’t arrived, and he’s already talking about a return trip exclusively to tour Maine. Sleeping with the windows open, listening to the birds chirp in the clean, crisp air made cuddling in bed more desirable for me:-). Pups agreed with me. 10:29 a.m., I crawled into the cab,…

Cloudy skies produced a light mist for our morning. Wrapped in my camping blanket and sweatshirt, I refused to let the elements get the best of me. As my friend Eric says, “There’s no bad weather, just bad gear.” With the right equipment, you can persevere through any storm. Ron spent the morning making a…

Sunday morning was blissful.  No rain during the night made the fire easy to start.  Serenity surrounded me for hours as I started my day. Tom and Chris’s grandson fished next to me as I wrote.  He caught 2 fish in less than a minute.  No lie, I witnessed it myself.  As soon as he threw one back, he cast…