A VERY SPECIAL DAY

[Sorry there's no pictures... yet!]
We had driven 1,166 km in a day (over 700 miles) from Hartford CT to Colombus OH so we could get to Dayton/ Miamisburg the next day. The goal - to meet Jennifer (Idle Rambling Thoughts) and Julie (Sometimes Reluctant) - and go to church with them and their families. I had never met either of them. They were from Blogsworld... and maybe they didn't actually exist!
It was a tremendous thrill to finally meet Julie and Jennifer and their spouses, Will and Page. They are beautiful, intelligent, caring, capable young ladies! (They asked me to say that. ...LOL... Just kidding.)
After spending an hour or 2 in church with them, we headed to a diner. We really felt like part of the family at Miami Valley Community Church. These families attend a warm, friendly laid-back church. We felt right at home. There is a heap going on there. It was great to fellowship with them and hear Pastor Tim's teaching as we searched to find what it means to have the kingdom of heaven here on earth. He sure enjoys messing with your theology that Pastor Tim! That was good. We need a bit of that if we're going to grow. And the music... with Jason Bicknell, Connie Anderson etc. Wow! Think a fair bit of the stuff we sang they had written themselves.
We had a great lunch with them and the lovely Noelle (Jennifer and Page's daughter). Then ... as quickly as it had started... it was time to depart. Hey, we'd just met them for the first time! Who knows when our paths will cross next?
Now here we are in the Flamingo Motel in Tipton. Tomorrow we'll head into Chicago to deliver the Camry. Where to from here? God alone knows, so we shall leave it in His hands. (Is that from Fiddler on the Roof?)
Now in Chicago, staying with Harvey and Lynn.... and went on a 17 mile trip on Banana this afternoon. Harvey and Lynn are going to tour in Europe this summer. Might see them over there!