"I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out
whether you like people or hate them than
to travel with them." - mark twain
to travel with them." - mark twain
Recent travels:
Kadan - OK-->GA
Parents - NY --> KS -->OK--> KS-->NY
Self/Friends - Lawton-->Austin-->NewBraunfels-->Duncan-->Lawton
Soon to be travels:
self/Parents- OK/NY-->SC-->OK/NY
Thank the Lord for safe travels thus far.
PARENTS VISIT:
TRIP TO AUSTIN:
Just came back yesterday from a whirl wind weekend trip to Austin for my friend Kayla's birthday. What a great thing for someone to let you into their life, let you meet their friends and family, and to be transparent with you. I am very grateful to have met Kayla and to be a part of her life while I'm here. I've been praying about how to be a better friend while I'm still living in Lawton, and to make the most of the time that I have here... I see God working and making my relationships more fruitful all the while. We are learning from each other.
Some highlights of the trip:
floating the river in New Braunfels, TX (so fun! would recommend to anyone)
visiting the small town of Gruene, TX
stepping outside of my comfort zone, and growing through the experience
road tripping!
I am so thankful for safe travels all around! Please pray with me as my parents and myself head to SC next weekend for a new student orientation at VCOM.
I am in a loving mood. I LOVE EVERYONE. I wish I could visit a new friend each weekend, but since I can't, I'll just cherish the times I get to spend with each of you. Time together is a precious gift.
Kadan - OK-->GA
Parents - NY --> KS -->OK--> KS-->NY
Self/Friends - Lawton-->Austin-->NewBraunfels-->Duncan-->Lawton
Soon to be travels:
self/Parents- OK/NY-->SC-->OK/NY
Thank the Lord for safe travels thus far.
PARENTS VISIT:
While my parents were here, we had lots of fun!!
It was such a neat experience to have them in MY home for once. Mom made the comment, "you know, I don't think we've ever visited you as an adult child." And she's right. It was awesome. I was telling them where things are, how to work the shower, and was filling the agenda with activities and meals. Probably the neatest thing for them (and me) was seeing me in my "natural habitat." You know, when you're younger you have freedom to decorate your little corner of the house, and to be yourself, to plant a garden and do things that you like to do. So, they've seen that side of me. But this time they got to see a whole house (apt) that was the embodiment of me! It reflected my personality and the things I like to do. I wonder if it was what they expected...
Anyway, it was a new frontier that was crossed. It was a shame that good ol' K-man wasn't here, he would have loved to make Dad some delicious steak on the grill.
Some highlights of the visit:
seeing holy city
being EXTREMELY close to long horn/buffalo
finding a beautifully secluded lake with turtles :)
showing them what 3D tv looks like
visiting the hospital
coffee every morning
and chatting.
As difficult as it is to see them go, it is nice to get things back to normal. Turns out I'm a lot more particular about the way I keep my house than I ever thought I would be! Moving home for the summer will be a weird transition from my house and my rules to their house and their rules.
But then again, living with roommates again in August will also be a weird transition.
It was such a neat experience to have them in MY home for once. Mom made the comment, "you know, I don't think we've ever visited you as an adult child." And she's right. It was awesome. I was telling them where things are, how to work the shower, and was filling the agenda with activities and meals. Probably the neatest thing for them (and me) was seeing me in my "natural habitat." You know, when you're younger you have freedom to decorate your little corner of the house, and to be yourself, to plant a garden and do things that you like to do. So, they've seen that side of me. But this time they got to see a whole house (apt) that was the embodiment of me! It reflected my personality and the things I like to do. I wonder if it was what they expected...
Anyway, it was a new frontier that was crossed. It was a shame that good ol' K-man wasn't here, he would have loved to make Dad some delicious steak on the grill.
Some highlights of the visit:
seeing holy city
being EXTREMELY close to long horn/buffalo
finding a beautifully secluded lake with turtles :)visiting the hospital
coffee every morning
and chatting.
As difficult as it is to see them go, it is nice to get things back to normal. Turns out I'm a lot more particular about the way I keep my house than I ever thought I would be! Moving home for the summer will be a weird transition from my house and my rules to their house and their rules.
But then again, living with roommates again in August will also be a weird transition.
TRIP TO AUSTIN:
Just came back yesterday from a whirl wind weekend trip to Austin for my friend Kayla's birthday. What a great thing for someone to let you into their life, let you meet their friends and family, and to be transparent with you. I am very grateful to have met Kayla and to be a part of her life while I'm here. I've been praying about how to be a better friend while I'm still living in Lawton, and to make the most of the time that I have here... I see God working and making my relationships more fruitful all the while. We are learning from each other.
Some highlights of the trip:
floating the river in New Braunfels, TX (so fun! would recommend to anyone)
visiting the small town of Gruene, TX
stepping outside of my comfort zone, and growing through the experience
road tripping!
I am so thankful for safe travels all around! Please pray with me as my parents and myself head to SC next weekend for a new student orientation at VCOM.
I am in a loving mood. I LOVE EVERYONE. I wish I could visit a new friend each weekend, but since I can't, I'll just cherish the times I get to spend with each of you. Time together is a precious gift.
i think i would cry if i was ever that close to a buffalo.
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