Day 21 Round trip Hermon, ME

98 Miles
Total Miles 3952

We had a very relaxing day. We had planned to meet and take the Hicks out for lunch, but we quickly pivoted when they had a noon conflict, so we offered to take them out for an early dinner.

Glenn and I enjoyed our breakfast with Melissa and Larry. We talked about their ministry in Argentina, their kids and their transition back to the US and all that it involved. We talked about his church responsibilities, his recent set back with illness and hospitalization and his retirement journey.

I came upstairs to our room and did some late morning work on the computer. I worked on some future appointments that we will be having in Canada later this week and I did some emails. I then took a quick Power Nap before we headed to the Hick’s home about 45 minutes away.

Glenn and I drove Melissa and Larry as they commentated along the way. Maine is a beautiful state. Rolling hills, green pastures and farmlands. Once at Hick’s home, we decided to drive to Longhorn Restaurant for dinner. Glenn and I shared a salmon dinner while others enjoyed steak. It was here I gave the ladies the gift bag that I had organized before we left Texas. They loved it.

A young couple in a HUGE pickup truck offered to take a group picture of the 3 couples. They were too funny. They even took a selfie of themselves. Glenn requested that the backdrop be their gragantic huge elevated pick up truck.

We drove back home in time to watch the RNC opening session. Yes, I had tears in my eyes when I saw Trump walk out, knowing that he escaped death by a fraction of an inch.

Also I have been in communication with Amelia, whom we just saw 2 nights ago. I had encouraged her to think about joining us for our upcoming trans-Atlantic cruise in October. And now she has booked the cruise and made hotel reservations in New York City and bus ticket from their home in NH to NYC. God is so good. So thankful. And we hadn’t seen barely spoke to each other in 25 years, however our conversation, laughs and encouragement was right there as if we had never been a part. Amelia and Jim are looking forward to this last minute cruise experience.

For these 3 nights, we have been staying with Melissa and Larry who live in the parsonage just within walking distance of their church where he has been the pastor. The upstairs room had been adequate for me to continue my correspondence and email.Read more