Truth Be Told

Oh give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: 

for his mercy endures for ever

Psalm 136:1

This plaque was given to me when Aunt Jo lived with us 6 years ago.  Little did I know then that it would minister to my heart now.

When we bought the motorhome I decorated and furnished it by shopping from my stucco house.  I removed the above plaque from the wall in our hallway and hung it on the wall in my bathroom in the motorhome.  At the time I didn't realize the significance of the verse it displays based on Psalm 136:1 With God's hands beneath us we need not fear what lies before us.

As we have traveled in the coach now over 6 months I can not begin to tell you how often people have said to me, "Oh, you are living the dream!"  Yes, we are living a dream and I do not for one minute want to take that blessing for granted but the truth be told?  I have experienced more anxiety and stress living this dream than I care to admit to.

Because I am not normally a person given to anxiety and stress maybe this is taking a little more toll on me.  It definitely has effected the quality of life I am experiencing and has in turn then effected my Precious Husband too.

Truth be told?  I am meditating a lot on these facts:

1. God's hands are beneath me and they are strong and trust worthy
2. God's mercy is amazing
3. God wants me to live one day at a time, moment by moment
4. I can trust God for my outcome

Truth be told?  God is patient with me!  He is trying to teach me and I am a slow learner.  Someone asked me, "Where is your faith (in God) Dorothy?"  Truth be told?  My faith is growing daily because I know that even though I may still appear anxious and stressed as I "live this dream" God is doing a work in me and HIS HANDS are underneath me every step of the way.  I will trust Him and He will continue to be merciful and good to me.

Note to self:

Each morning and each evening when I brush my teeth, take some extra time and read the verse again: 

With God's hands beneath us we need not fear what lies before us.

Love and Hugs,

Mèmére

Beauty in Photo

I really do enjoy taking pictures as we travel and especially when I go for my walks.  Will try from now on to do a weekly post with pictures of the week.

          

These pictures above were taken at Williamsburg, Virginia.  My nephew Robert and his wife Chrisse drove us there to enjoy the history of Virginia.  We had a delightful day.

Robert and Chrisse took us to Virginia Beach and out to the Naval Base where Robert is stationed.  We enjoyed a wonderful seafood dinner with them too.

While we were in North Carolina Precious Husband drove me to Blowing Rock where Jan Karon lived when she wrote the Mitord Series.  Father Tim is the central character and ministers in the Episcopal Church.  We visited with a nice gentleman that was caring for the grounds in front of the church and he encouraged me to take all the pictures I wanted to.  He said "Jan" fellowshipped there about seven years and based Father Tim's church on it.

Episcopal Church of Blowing Rock, North Carolina

This little gal sits beside the Blowing Rock Library where I was able to find a children's book by Jan Karon on sale for $3.  I was happy to find such an appropriate souvenir to take home with me.

We had a wonderful lunch at the Six Pence Pub where it is rumored Father Tim had his daily lunch.

The flowers in Blowing Rock were all so pretty.

Of course we had to have ice-cream before we headed for home.

On another day trip we visited Salisbury and the train museum.  We rode the train and walked and walked through several large buildings to view the history of the train there in Salisbury.

We had lunch at a little place in Salisbury and saw this mural.  It is beautiful and covers a large old building.

This colorful mural was painted by Cynthia Arthur-Rankin, a native of Salisbury, North Carolina.  It was begun in the late seventies and completed in 1981 after three years of work.  It represents many famous Salisbury landmarks at the turn of the century.

Hope you have enjoyed my photos of our travels.  Precious Husband and I constantly find ourselves saying what an amazing country we live in.

Love and Hugs,

Mèmére

What???

This sign totally tickles me and makes me smile.  It sends a message to people that are driving down the dirt road to our campground and also to the lake.  I have never seen a sign with this message so I guess it took by surprise and hence made me smile as I anticipated what would be ahead at the end of the road.

Hugs and love,

Mèmére

Made It To Kentucky

July 2, 2015
Guist Creek Campgrounds
Shelbyville, Kentucky

We have been on the road for nearly 2 months!  We have a beautiful country and we are enjoying seeing the variety and beauty it offers.  

In Utah we were able to spend time with family and meet some new family members.  Lots of fun reconnecting with family for sure.  

Dutch Belt cattle, something I had never seen before.  Had to call my brother, the cow guy and ask him what these unusual cattle were.  A friend on FaceBook said her family calls them Oreo Cows.  Cute.  This picture was taken near my brother-in-laws home in Utah.

From Utah we headed to South Dakota where we established residence.  I can't believe my drivers license and license plates know say South Dakota!

While we were in South Dakota we drove over to Mount Rushmore.  Amazing!  I have seen pictures before of this but it truly is amazing to see it up close and personal.  

After seeing lots of bill boards for Wall's Drug along the highway we had to stop.  Tourist trap for sure but now we can say we had coffee at Wall's Drug.  Because Precious Husband is a veteran he even received free coffee and a donut made in the drugstore.

A few more state lines were crossed before we made it to Kentucky.

One of the neat things about traveling like this in a motor home is that when we get hungry we can stop and eat whenever and wherever we want.  I will close today with a photo of a cute little house in Kanab, Utah where we pulled over and ate some lunch one afternoon.  I know you can only see the tree and picket fence in this picture but can you spot the red door?  I loved that.

Hugs and Love,

Mèmére

Home

This is now the truth for us.  Home is where we park it.  We left Mesa, Arizona Tuesday, May 12th.  First night we slept in Page, AZ.  Arrived at Precious Husband's brother George's home in Ogden, Utah Wednesday.  

We arrived here in Ogden and put the turtle planter filled with peppermint and geranium with bright red flowers out next to the steps.  Coffee made and sun tea brewing in the sunshine.  We are home.  Today we are living in Ogden, Utah.  Next week? Not too sure.  

Precious Husband in the pilot seat and me in the co-pilot seat blowing bubbles as we begin our new adventures.

Love and Hugs,

Mèmére