On the Road Again

Last weekend, Collin and I loaded the truck, piled in, and headed out again; this time south on I-55 destined for New Orleans. Although we can usually drive it in seven hours, the trip really gets long when you've worked all day, don't leave until 5 in the afternoon, and don't arrive until midnight.

I think just about every time we go to visit Rhyne and Micah, we look like gypsies. On this venture, we carried down a washer and dryer. After living for three years in an apartment of approximately 525 sq. feet, they have moved into a much nicer and larger facility across the campus with washer/dryer hookup, and thus, the reason that we moved the appliances. Their apartment is really nice and they actually have cabinets and closets.

We had a great time and a great visit even though our time spent is short. We always travel on Friday nights, play on Saturday, and drive home on Sunday. Regardless, a little visit is better than none, and it helps alleviate some of the "we miss you so much" syndrome. How fortunate we are to have cell phones and e-mail.

On this visit, we obviously moved in the appliances and hooked them up, toured the apartment, went to see Micah's school and her room, shopped just a little, and ate out at the dinner hour. It was a full day, and all too soon, it was time to head to Arkansas.

As many times as Collin and I have made the trip, one thing or another kept us from coming home across the Causeway, the 20 mile bridge spanning Lake Ponchatrain. This time we crossed it and on this beautiful sun-shiny morning, it was gorgeous. If your ever down that way and haven't had the experience before, I highly encourage you to include it in your travel plans.

Marcia