Jun – Aug 2022

Colorado and Debriefing

A few days of rest and ministry in Colorado/Utah of Arches National Park, Canyonlands and even Colorado Monument National Park, with a quick visit with Craycrafts, Boerckels, Mocklers and several Avant retiree missionaries. Then Debrief at MTI. Read more

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June 28, 2022
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6:26 AM
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 591 ft
- United States West Mud Creek Lake 32.286087, -95.2830232°17’10” N 95°16’59” W
Leaving Tyler
June 28, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We attended last night performance of I Love America at Green Acres Baptist Church. Beautiful!

And I had lunch with Sharon. She invited me. Popouri House
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 8:05 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 3,301 ft
- United States Doud 33.513859, -101.92816233°30’50” N 101°55’41” W
3Score plus traveling to Lubbock
June 28, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We left Tyler at 6:30am and drove towards Dallas. Again we stop at Buc eyes for a bathroom break. At Hope Coffee and finally to Juliet Fowler.

We ran into Susan Malphurs there at JF. She worked at the CAM office when Glenn was there.

We enjoyed a hamburger lunch at Northwest Bible Church with mom and dad.

We left early before the program and drove to Lubbock. We enjoyed 2 hour visit with Hugh and Mary Jane Archer. We’ve known them since 1980 from Grand Prairie Bible Church. What fun to remember our times together. Tim and his 2 adult kids came over for a visit. Hugh didn’t have much to say - adult dementia/memory loss.Read more
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 11:24 AM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 4,098 ft
- United States Fort Sumner Municipal Airport 34.479112, -104.22833334°28’45” N 104°13’42” W
Letterboxing
June 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Today, we found 2 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 1:23 PM
- ☀️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 4,603 ft
- United States Santa Rosa Historical Marker 34.941563, -104.68530334°56’30” N 104°41’7” W
Letterbox Again 3 years later
June 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
When we were in Santa Rosa, New Mexico 3 years with the #conversationscoasttocoast we found a letterbox near the public library.

We found it again! At the park bench, it’s a magnetic box attached underneath the Mail Drop. Glenn was being stealth so nobody suspected anything.

We also had a picnic lunch in the park, right off of Route66!Read more
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- Day 3
- Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:02 AM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 5,955 ft
- United States Line Canyon 36.999771, -107.869436°59’59” N 107°52’10” W
Colorado
June 30, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
After a 2.5 hour drive to Aztec, New Mexico, we crossed into Colorado and headed to Durango. Cute town. Didn’t stop. Followed the famous narrow gauge train tracks.

In between Durango and silvery on, we stopped near a small lake and had a picnic lunch.Read more
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- Day 3
- Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 7:56 PM
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Altitude: 7,100 ft
- United States Stink Hole Draw 38.130102, -108.3168238°7’48” N 108°19’1” W
Silverton Ouay and Norwood
June 30, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
It took us all day to get to our destination of Norwood, Colorado, our “AirBnb” (but vertically free) for the next 7 days.

We drove thru Silverton, purchased some postcards so I could write to David and Emily whose at camp next week.

Then a lovely ride to Ouay, the Switzerland of America. Beautiful town nestled in the mountain.

We had sandwiches out on the picnic table. Then we played Rummy-cube. I won twice.

Our 1 bedroom suite is perfect. Small refrig. The internet works which helps with our zoom calls this week.Read more
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- Day 5
- Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 1:30 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 4,554 ft
- United States Leach Creek 39.0905, -108.604639°5’26” N 108°36’17” W
Honoring the Claire and Mayann
July 2, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
We drive 2.5 hours to Grand Junction Colorado to take Claire, his wife Mayann and their 49 year old adult son, Nathan out for lunch.*

We arrived at their home at noon and sat in their living room for over an hour hearing stories after story of their time on the field in North Africa, over a year of language learning in Switzerland and their challenges and blessing raising a family over seas.

Claire mentioned that there were three things that they focused on: Faith, Family and Fun. He said that he placed the priority of his family first. Every Friday night was Game night for his family. Even though some other families that they worked with couldn’t understand how this was very important to his family.

Nathan reminded me of “I am Sam” character played by Sean Penn. He was genuine, sincere and very likable. He loves trains and sports. especially the recent win with the Colorado Avalanche win (hockey).

Glenn and I took this family out to lunch to a restaurant of their choosing - IHOP, Nathan’s favorite. Again we listened to their story, their struggle and their joys along the way.

After the meal, we handed them a gift bag of items such as Bath and Body lotion, hand sanitizer, chapstick and several gift cards to Panera Bread, Chic-Fil-lay and Jack-in-the-Box.

As we drove them home (their front yard is literally Colorado National Monument), I could only thank God for their 50+ years of ministry. They felt love and appreciated and thanked us for the visit.

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- Day 5
- Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 3:36 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 6,224 ft
- United States Dogs Tooth 39.025024, -108.65570439°1’30” N 108°39’21” W
Colorado National Monument
July 2, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Glenn and I drove the 45min drive through the National park . Beautiful.

We’ve been to the Grand Canyon before, but personally I think this is more spectacular because there is just so many look-out spots and you are “right there” up close and personal.Read more
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- Day 7
- Monday, July 4, 2022 at 6:51 AM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 4,547 ft
- United States Three Penguins 38.619858, -109.60459938°37’11” N 109°36’17” W
Arches National Park {Part 1}
July 4, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Left Norwood, Colorado at 4:20 am, drove thru the dark, arriving in Moab at 6:20.

We got thru the entrance before 7am and enjoyed the park before it got hot and crowded.

Balanced Rock
North Window
South Window
Delicate Arch

Picnic breakfast at 8:30 after several hikes!Read more
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- Day 7
- Monday, July 4, 2022 at 10:34 AM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 5,141 ft
- United States City of Moab 38.771983, -109.59090538°46’19” N 109°35’27” W
Arches {Part 2}
July 4, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Speechless
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- Day 7
- Monday, July 4, 2022 at 11:57 AM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 5,915 ft
- United States Red Sea Flat 38.488363, -109.80753338°29’18” N 109°48’27” W
Canyonlands National Park
July 4, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
This National Park was unique. It had lots of trails. We walked several.

And at the end of the road, yep we had yet another picnic. The sun was out and the temps were reaching in the 90’s.

The Mesa Arch was breathtaking.

We even found a letterbox!Read more
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- Day 10
- Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 11:18 AM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 4,633 ft
- United States City of Grand Junction 39.076696, -108.56412339°4’36” N 108°33’51” W
Stephen
July 7, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Breakfast with Stephen
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- Day 10
- Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 1:17 PM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 6,791 ft
- United States James Creek 40.227726, -107.80173540°13’40” N 107°48’6” W
Major Detour
July 7, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
I 70 in Glenwood Springs was closed, so we are detouring up to Craig/Steamboat Springs and down to Silverthorne (200 miles detour)
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- Day 10
- Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 8:31 PM
- ⛅ 59 °F
- Altitude: 9,104 ft
- United States North Tenmile Creek 39.574619, -106.10738439°34’29” N 106°6’27” W
Frisco, Colorado
July 7, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
The Boerckels drove from Illinois heading to Utah and we drove from western Co. the Craycraft’s live right in Frisco. We had dinner at Ollie’s. Fun to meet together!

Glenn is showing off “his bikes” and we enjoyed a tour of their cabin/lodge/house.Read more
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- Day 11
- Friday, July 8, 2022 at 2:52 PM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 5,499 ft
- United States Canterbury Park 39.693245, -104.86331139°41’36” N 104°51’48” W
Lunch with Thomas and Karen
July 8, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Sam’s no3
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- Day 12
- Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 5:12 PM
- ⛅ 68 °F
- Altitude: 10,804 ft
- United States Hanging Valley 40.400608, -105.66354440°24’2” N 105°39’49” W
Estes Park
July 9, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Rocky Mountain National Park

With Danny and Kathy Mockler

It was 98 in Colorado today, so we drove up to Estes Park. The drive was fun. We each talked about our kids and grandkids. The drive was beautiful coming through Greeley. The AC wasn’t working too good.

We called the Perkins. No answer. Then drove up to the cabin. No one home. Kathy loved the view. We told them about me breaking my ankle in 2010.

They had never been to Rocky Mountain National park. Glenn and I immediately said we had to go -Glenn’s park pass! Loved the view.

Had subway with Nathan and Sarah.

Then everybody meet at the campgrounds.Read more
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- Day 12
- Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 8:53 PM
- 🌙 86 °F
- Altitude: 4,774 ft
- United States Windsor 40.472122, -104.91954840°28’20” N 104°55’10” W
Mockler family
July 9, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 86 °F
Kathy and I were classmates at Moody Bible Institute. We love the Mockler family. We’ve seen them in Florida, Arizona, Wisconsin and now Colorado.

11 kids, now several daughter in laws and several grandkids.Read more
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- Day 13
- Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 9:05 AM
- ☀️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 5,630 ft
- United States Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church 39.617481, -104.88590239°37’3” N 104°53’9” W
Burritos, Doritoes, Margarita & Pinatas
July 10, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
We attended Thomas last Sunday. They’re moving to Corpus Christi Texas next week.

Nice sermon and reception at St Catherine’s Greek Orthodox here in Denver.
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- Day 14
- Monday, July 11, 2022 at 11:32 AM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 5,643 ft
- United States Cherry Creek 39.619366, -104.88914539°37’10” N 104°53’21” W
A nice visit
July 11, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Had bfast with Karen. We met Shaun (white/big eye dog) and Gus (black/psycopath dog) - named about the series from Psych.

We stayed with Kari for a few nights in Littleton. Great connecting with her. I first met Kari during the Azmera Retreat in Costa Rica about 5 years ago. She was the photography lady and also the craft-card making lady. Oh, and we met regularly for Tuesday Azmera Zoom call! Precious friend.Read more
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- Day 16
- Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 3:19 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 7,129 ft
- United States Ben Lomand Mountain 39.113586, -104.90018539°6’49” N 104°54’1” W
Debrief and Renewal
July 13, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
We’re here for 6 days. Todays discussion was on stress. Very good, intriguing and helpful information.

There’s about 12 couples and 4 singles. Lots of kids.
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- Day 16
- Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 8:13 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 5,630 ft
- United States Woodrim 39.675205, -104.82461739°40’31” N 104°49’29” W
Dinner with the retirees
July 13, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Sittners and Daphne

Wow, what a legacy! Daphne is 3rd generation missionary.

We laughed, told stories and enjoyed the fellowship.
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- Day 18
- Friday, July 15, 2022 at 3:50 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 7,136 ft
- United States Elephant Rock 39.114375, -104.8989539°6’52” N 104°53’56” W
Last few days at MTI
July 15, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
The last few days we talked about stress, loss and then transitions.

Quote “I feel like 2 ticks with out a dog”. And sometimes transitions can take 2-5 years.

This afternoon after a long nap, we took a walk along the railroad.Read more
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- Day 19
- Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 12:02 PM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 6,299 ft
- United States Valley Reservoir Number 1 38.877292, -104.87200838°52’38” N 104°52’19” W
Garden of the gods
July 16, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
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- Day 19
- Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 5:37 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 7,205 ft
- United States Jackson Canyon 37.220158, -104.75732537°13’13” N 104°45’26” W
The Refuge
July 16, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
It’s called The Refuge. Out in the middle of nowhere! Beautiful place. Huge commercial style kitchen. Multiple areas to sit and chat, play games or work a puzzle. Several fireplaces. Large on-suite Master bedroom. Upstairs is a large entertainment room and 4 other bedrooms.

No internet service.

On our way to our next 3day adventure, we stopped at the Colorado rest stop and found a letterbox.

Watermelon for lunch on the back patio.

We played Skip-Bo, Phase. 10, Rummy-cube and Sequence,Read more
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- Day 22
- Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 4:54 PM
- ☀️ 106 °F
- Altitude: 446 ft
- United States Browder Springs 32.773499, -96.79519732°46’25” N 96°47’43” W
114 degrees and Dallas
July 19, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 106 °F
We left Colorado at 5:00am and drove non-stop to Texas.

We watched the heat. It was 57 when we left Colorado and by noon it was 100 degrees in the pan handle.

When we arrived in Wichita Falls it was already 114. Snd brush fires and had to drive 50 miles around the fires.

We visited mom and dad at Juliet Fowler. Mom was glad to see us.

Then we drive on to Tyler with a stop in Van to get some goodies for Ellen from Aunt Sarah.Read more
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