Mar – May 2021

Spring trip to US

Going to see dad, grandkids, and NBC Passion Week.
We hope to sell the RV Read more

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March 4, 2021
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- Day 2
- Friday, March 5, 2021 at 5:33 AM
- 🌙 55 °F
- Altitude: 4,964 ft
- Guatemala La Aurora International Airport 14.588292, -90.53043414°35’18” N 90°31’50” W
Heading to Dallas
March 5, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌙 55 °F
We enjoyed 4 days with Ken and Lori who flew from San Jose Costa Rica. We worked with the McCunes for several years in Bolivia back in the 80’s.
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- Day 2
- Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10:32 AM
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: 591 ft
- United States Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport 32.900988, -97.04457832°54’4” N 97°2’40” W
Finding the RV
March 5, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
The Mercers picked us up and we enjoyed lunch then headed to the Wycliffe center.

3 months ago we (really Glenn) winterized the RV and then purchased this huge blue tarp to cover the RV. Then with some bungee cords he wrapped it up. We parked the RAV4 and Camry off to the left on the pad and the Scion in front. Both cars started right up. Then the RV started with our trouble.

Glenn and I washed the car s. And we are staying at Lynn R’s garage apartment. Nice. Our home, called the Treehouse, so we can really concentrate on selling the RV!Read more
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- Day 3
- Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:02 PM
- ☀️ 63 °F
- Altitude: 564 ft
- United States Randall Park 32.803045, -96.75477532°48’11” N 96°45’17” W
El Fenix and RV
March 6, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Lunch with the parents
Ken helped us unwrap Magnolia!
Getting ready to sell it!
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- Day 4
- Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 1:48 PM
- ☀️ 64 °F
- Altitude: 515 ft
- United States Dixon Branch 32.834213, -96.70964832°50’3” N 96°42’35” W
Picnic at White Rock Lake
March 7, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Perfect weather to spend the day with my parents after church at White Rock Lake.
And we stumbled across a sail boat thing....at least 30 sailboats ⛵️
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- Day 5
- Monday, March 8, 2021 at 2:43 PM
- ⛅ 70 °F
- Altitude: 456 ft
- United States Tokalon Park 32.813122, -96.73092832°48’47” N 96°43’51” W
Got Magnolia washed
March 8, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We helped gdaddy with his car, then got Magnolia washed. Had to wait in line for 1.5 hours.

Then we drove to pick up mom and dad and take them for a ride - hopefully we’ll sell the RV soon.

We drove by Jack and Val Cox. They came out to the RV and we chatted!Read more
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- Day 6
- Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 5:44 PM
- ☁️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 568 ft
- United States Exall Lake 32.836098, -96.80509932°50’10” N 96°48’18” W
Highland Park Village
March 9, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
I’ve been listing our RV at different sites.
We took the day off.
Stayed in the garage apartment until our late afternoon walk.
This one store had all fresh roses, daisy BEAUTIFUL!

Notice the name of the store.

Glenn is going to wear the RV mask by Laura UNTIL the Rv sells!Read more
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- Day 7
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11:15 AM
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 436 ft
- United States Dallas 32.787473, -96.80483332°47’15” N 96°48’17” W
We sold our RV
March 10, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
We had a red neck guy try to line up for us to show him the RV. I just didn’t feel right about it. And thankfully he called us at 7am to cancel. Then 1 hour later, a man called from Fort Worth to see Magnolia. 2:00pm. He was excited. Lives in a hotel room and comes down to Texas from Indiana for home repair work.

Since it was a Wednesday, we enjoyed an enchilada diner. Once we arrived at Wycliffe, I started a load of laundry.

I left Glenn to negotiate the sale of the RV at the Walmart parking lot. I had a 3pm hair appointment.

Glenn got a sack full of money for the RV. Glenn went to the bank to deposit it our account. After wards they sign a bill of sale and had it notarized.

Summary, we got exactly what we paid for!

I’m exhausted and yet so appreciative that Glenn allowed us to adventure out and enjoy the National Parks, travel to see friends last summer! Thank you Glenn!Read more
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- Day 8
- Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 11:05 AM
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 909 ft
- United States Wolters Village 32.811162, -98.0824232°48’40” N 98°4’57” W
Covid 19
March 11, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Drove 1.5 hours to Mineral Well, Texas for our Covid 19 shot!

We even convinced the pharmacist to go ahead and give me my shot so we wouldn’t have to drive back again on Sunday.
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- Day 11
- Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 4:49 PM
- ⛅ 70 °F
- Altitude: 568 ft
- United States Randall Park 32.803463, -96.75441232°48’12” N 96°45’16” W
Visited mom and dad in their apartment
March 14, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
After going to church, we headed to JF. Only 1 person. Glenn stayed outside taking a nap in the sun
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- Day 12
- Monday, March 15, 2021 at 9:48 AM
- ⛅ 54 °F
- Altitude: 335 ft
- United States New Boston 33.46431, -94.40631133°27’52” N 94°24’23” W
Dallas to Memphis
March 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
We left Dallas at 6:45, but right on time. We pulled off in New Boston, Texas and we had a quick oil change for the Scion.

We stopped in Little Rock so I could return some clothes at TJ Max while Glenn listened to Neil and Vela. We were ahead of schedule into the Martinsen’s house. Once we arrived, Carl took Glenn to mechanic shop so he could get the tires rotated. Glenn mentioned that the past week, his priority was other stuff (selling RV, seeing mom and dad) instead of getting the Scion for a road trip.

I had a 7pm zoom call. Had a good night sleep.

Glenn has been helping Carl and Karen with some computer work and TV connections and stuff.

Also I taught them letterboxing!Read more
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- Day 13
- Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 10:21 AM
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 361 ft
- United States Hernando 34.823003, -89.97346334°49’23” N 89°58’24” W
A 3 Letterbox Day
March 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We drove up to Sonic, so Carl and Karen could experience the challenge of finding a letterbox.

We had lunch at a bar-b-que place in Jackson Tennessee.

Then another letterbox just before we arrived in Nashville.Read more
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- Day 14
- Wednesday, March 17, 2021
- 🌧 59 °F
- Altitude: 610 ft
- United States Myrtlewood Estates 36.038307, -86.73768636°2’18” N 86°44’16” W
The Cooks
March 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
We spent the evening with Jim and Glenna Cook. I worked with Jim with Billy Graham’s crusade back in 2002. He was head of the ushers.

Glenna is an artist. Lovely work.

We even called and talked to Ron Shea! Special time.Read more
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- Day 15
- Thursday, March 18, 2021
- 🌧 63 °F
- Altitude: 738 ft
- United States Murray Ohio Airport 36.032402, -86.79010836°1’57” N 86°47’24” W
The Easleys and Wisely
March 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
We had a wonderful visit with the Easleys in Nashville. Michael was our senior pastor at Grand Prairie Bible Church and also President of Moody Bible Institute.

Then we drive to Shelbyville and stayed with Mike and Mary. Mary was on my floor at Moody.Read more
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- Day 16
- Friday, March 19, 2021 at 10:10 AM
- ☀️ 36 °F
- Altitude: 902 ft
- United States Steammill Branch 38.622177, -84.59211738°37’20” N 84°35’32” W
Noah’s Ark
March 19, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 36 °F
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- Day 16
- Friday, March 19, 2021 at 4:06 PM
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Altitude: 915 ft
- United States Steammill Branch 38.621731, -84.59310238°37’18” N 84°35’35” W
Noah’s Ark part 2
March 19, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
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- Day 17
- Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 2:42 PM
- ☀️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 610 ft
- United States Delano Park 34.596161, -86.97625734°35’46” N 86°58’35” W
Cokers in Decatur, Alabama
March 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
The Cokers served with us in Guatemala from 2005-2010.

We had a picnic lunch in the park across from their house.
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- Day 17
- Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 8:40 PM
- 🌙 48 °F
- Altitude: 974 ft
- United States Clay 33.706039, -86.60142533°42’22” N 86°36’5” W
Selfs in Pinson, Alabama
March 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 48 °F
Dean and Linda served with us in Bolivia. Both sons, Jordan and Josh live on either side of them.

The girls really loved playing with Ryker and Millie.
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- Day 18
- Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 12:55 PM
- ☀️ 64 °F
- Altitude: 358 ft
- United States Eubanks Creek 32.322414, -90.16016432°19’21” N 90°9’37” W
Visit with Lois Paul and Quita and Andy
March 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Nice visit! We’ve known them since 1977.

They served a delicious brunch - waffles, fruit and juice!

We first met when I traveled on Practical Missionary Training through Mexico and Central America.

Then Lois and Marty were visited us in Bolivia back in 1987. She made a quilt for the girls. Then we had Marty fly down to visit us as a family in 2000 as we were leaving to transition back to the Dallas.

And of course we have visited them numerous times in California. Lois use to live with Ken and Geri after Marty died and now she lives in Mississippi with her daughter and son-in-law.

So grateful for the quick visit.Read more
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- Day 18
- Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 5:17 PM
- ⛅ 68 °F
- Altitude: 233 ft
- United States Lorraine 32.46345, -94.04428132°27’48” N 94°2’39” W
Aunt Sarah and great grand parents
March 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Little Annie started walking in T.E.X.A.S. while at the rest stop! Then the next day she took 20 steps.

We spent the night in Van because we needed to spend more time with Aunt Sarah. Only baby Annie stayed with Glenn and me in the hotel. The next morning, we drove on into Dallas to see gmommy and gdaddy.

We made a Walmart stop to potty and buy supplies for lunch picnic near Samuel park!

My iPhone protective cover cracked but the Knox Street nor NorthPark stores didn’t have any in stock. Hopefully in a few days I can make it up to the Galleria store.

Kids had a picnic on the floor in the kitchen of the TreeHouse. Ellen taught Emily, and Lucy how to play Phase 10.

As we’re we’re going to sleep, a huge thunderstorm with lightening and hail blew through.Read more
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- Day 20
- Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:10 AM
- ☀️ 57 °F
- Altitude: 591 ft
- United States University Park 32.866577, -96.81032632°51’60” N 96°48’37” W
4 generations
March 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
TravelerLovely Family!!!❤️
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- Day 21
- Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 2:10 PM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 423 ft
- United States Dallas 32.786537, -96.80653432°47’12” N 96°48’24” W
El Fenix
March 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Gotta love the sunshine, El Fenix lunch and a frog park.

We spotted the free trolley 🚋 and rode it for 1/2 hour. Then the girls played at Clyde Warren Park.
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- Day 22
- Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 9:50 AM
- ⛅ 54 °F
- Altitude: 545 ft
- United States Grand Prairie 32.743286, -97.01432°44’36” N 97°0’50” W
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March 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Traveler So fun to see everyone. Wish we were there.
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- Day 22
- Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 2:21 PM
- ⛅ 61 °F
- Altitude: 509 ft
- United States Jackson Branch 32.875977, -96.73337632°52’34” N 96°44’0” W
Lake Highlands Play Street
March 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Aunt Sherrie gifted the girls to the Dallas version of play station. They had a blast. At one point, Emily said “Lucy you need pay for the pizza!” And Lucy replied “I’ve got to go get my credit card.” Smile!

At this play station, there’s a theatre, diner, hotel and even Trolley from where they rode yesterday.

We also drove my DFW and Elizabeth screams out “Lucy, airplane!”, at the top of her voice! She loves planes! ✈️Read more
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- Day 24
- Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 12:07 PM
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitude: 558 ft
- United States Randall Park 32.802982, -96.75492132°48’11” N 96°45’18” W
Great grands, Garage sale and Airplane
March 27, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
We stopped by to see grandmommy, granddaddy and aunt Sherrie. All the while, we stopped at several garage sales. That Emily loves to bargain. At one garage sale, they gave the 3 girls “cuties”. The man wanted us to take the cake donuts, but we opted for the good snack.

We ordered Whatsburgers and ate a picnic lunch at the airplane museum.

Next stop - hair cuts!Read more
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- Day 24
- Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 4:51 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 614 ft
- United States City of University Park 32.847692, -96.78705532°50’52” N 96°47’13” W
Haircuts, Easter photo and Smooch
March 27, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
All 3 girls got their hair trimmed about 4 inches. Nice fresh and cute cuts!

Then we stopped at Highland Park Village for an Easter photo.

Lynn returned from her walk and we visited out on the patio with her dog, Smooch! We had lots of laughs before we climbed the stairs to the Treehouse to eat dinner and get ready for sleep.

It’s been a fast few days of “Grammie Camp Girl edition”. We’ve watched the planes, spent time with Aunt Sherrie, Aunt Sarah, Grandmommie/daddy, breakfast club, got hair cuts and discovered NorthPark Mall plus other fun stuff.Read more
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