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Summer 2020 trip

Taking advantage of Covid-19, we purchased a used RV, named Magnolia. This was our home. We watched God show up with divine appointments along the 7,873 miles in 111 days. To God be the Glory! Read more
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  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Covid 19 testing

    July 13, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F

    On June 22 we had lunch with Keith and Debbie Wilkerson in Longview,Texas.

    Then...

    On July 4 Keith had fever and flu-like symptoms. Only lasted a few days.

    And....

    On July 10 Keith was confirmed positive for COVID-19

    So....

    Today (taking all precautions) we went thru a free drive-thru testing location in Gibson City at the general hospital with Ellen, Luke and family. It was a simple 5 second swap up each nostril. Painless.

    Now Glenn says “now we NOSE what we did on David’s 9th birthday!”

    4 hours later we all received the Good news that we were all NEGATIVE. Thankful.

    Still praying for all those with COVID-19.    Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Leaving Fisher, Illinois

    July 17, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F

    Well, its a WRAP! Grammie Camp 2.0 is in the books.
    We were "boon docking" in Ellen's drive way for the past 7 days.
    We slept in the RV, but used the facilities in the house.
    One night we had ALL 4 kids in the RV.
    Ellen and Luke got away for a few days.
    Glenn was always working on small details of their house. He organized all the bicycles in the garage, hung up a ladder, swept out the garage. He also was under the kitchen sink and tightening up the faucet to make it more functional.

    The washing machine was his biggest challenge. He looked at every option and even had a technician out to give him the diagnosis. Conclusion: purchase a new one. So on Friday, Glenn, David and Luke drove into Champaign, looked at different stores, and came back with a brand new washing machine. Now the task to install it.

    I know Ellen will enjoy this!    Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Evaul and Mary Royer zoom

    July 18, 2020 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 81 °F

    Bob and Carol Evaul drove up 1 hour to see us. We ate at a legendary Route 66 diner in Litchfield. Wow, we talked about everyone we served with in Bolivia back in the 80’s and 90’s. We had a lot of laughs as we retold stories and adventures.

    Then after popcorn for dinner, we attended a 80th Google Meet birthday party for Mary Royer.    Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    First cousins

    July 27, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F

    We had a great afternoon visit with Becky and Bob and Jeannette and Kenny plus Herb and Richard. 4 cousins.

    We heard some wonderful stories about Don Stewart.

    Then driving 10 minutes further to Table Rock, Nebraska to visit Minnie Binder. He died in May.Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Battery, Tires and still smiling

    July 27, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    Woke up and it was raining as we were getting ready to leave Avant. The battery in the Scion was dead. Glenn has to jump it.

    We pulled out of the parking lot just before 7am. We had breakfast has a rest stop.

    We purchased a new battery at the Auto Zone in St Joseph then got on our way.

    In Hiawatha we pulled over at the Walmart to look at the tires on the dolly. I found a tire repair place after the 2nd try in this small town. The valve was leaking.

    Because it was taking too long, we left the trailer there to get repaired and I drove 20 more miles to Seneca for Bailey’s RV so we could drive to Pawnee City and see Glenn’s cousins.

    I didn’t complain. I just rolled with the punches. Part of RV LIfe    Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    RVing with Ellen and 4 grandaughters

    July 30, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F

    Ellen drove on Tuesday from Illinois and stayed with us at Bailey’s RV park. Since it was Tuesday, we purchased 4 hamburgers from Sonic. Buy 1 get 1 free. We enjoyed them at the picnic pavilion at the RV park.

    Wednesday we had to drive back to Hiawatha to pick up the dollie that was being repaired. It was raining pretty hard. We continued on hiway 36 to Belleville then turned south to Salina and the interstate on to wakeeney KOA.

    We arrived just in time before high winds were rocking the RV.

    I told the girls that I wanted Ellen to have a vacation and we put down for bed.

    Emily sleeps on the couch with Ellen. The baby sleeps inside shower in our room and Libby and Lucy sleep in the bedding above the cab.

    Thursday, we stayed in the RV park. We went for walks and took a nap. We had a ZOOM call to the Honduras field that lasted for 1 1/2 hours.

    I made a pot roast in my 4qt crockpot and we had that for supper out on the picnic table.

    Good day. Kinda crowded with 3 adults, an infant, 3, 5, and 7 year olds ALL in a 30 RV. But I would not trade it for anything.    Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Monument Rocks

    July 31, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

    Beautiful! Out in the middle of no where.

    Ellen, Emily and Annie stayed back at the RV park. It was just 1.5 hours away but well worth it!

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Driving Day to East Denver

    July 31, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

    We left KOA Kamp at a good hour and drove 45 minutes to Oakley.

    There is a Sonic drive through that has picnic table and playground. Dad got burritos and French toast for everyone.

    I was still driving Ellen’s van with the baby and Libby.

    About 3/4 of the way, we stopped do I could get in Magnolia (name for the RV BEcause we bought it in Magnolia, Texas) and get back to my bed and S.L.E.E.P.

    The KOA in Strasburg is about 45 minutes from Karen. We had a picnic lunch then Ellen left with the baby to Karen’s apartment and another visitor. The 3 oldest kids played in playground. They were filthy. So they all took a shower, put their Pjs on and we marched back to the RV.

    We are kinda out of food, plus we haven’t made the bed back into a table, so I fixed instant oatmeal and the all stood around Glenn and the tray to eat dinner so as not to drop any food on the floor.

    We were watching PBSkids, when the cartoon characters were not teaching good morals ( example: the kid said “hey what you need to do is change the parents mind by blah blah blah..” Totally wrong. So we turned on some piano music and Libby was fast asleep. Sorry Ken Royer, I think it was the musical saw that did it!😄

    Again, we are giving mom vacation time and that means all 3 girls go to bed, no talking, just sleeping...and it’s worked 3 days in a row. Ellen appreciates it.    Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Couple of FULL Day

    August 6, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F

    After dropping of Ellen near the airport, we connected with sherrie as she was flying in from Seattle. We talked about side of Schlotzskys in the cell phone lot for well over 2 hours.

    On Tuesday, Karen and Thomas drove out to KOA to visit us. Glenn fixed breakfast. I had a Zoom call in the morning and another one with all the missionaries from Guatemala.

    Church with Karen and Thomas then lunch at Burnt Ends. We tried to see Darla Denver but it just didn’t work out. Hopefully we can see the Mockler boys on Saturday.    Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Bucket list - train ride

    August 8, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F

    We had bfast with Nathan Mockler. Fun.

    Then Karen and I rode the train to Glenwood Spring. Check that off my bucket list.

    Cody was our train conductor. Lots of folks were white river rafting or fishing.

    Going through the canyon was beautiful, serene and awe-inspiring.    Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Down Vail Pass

    August 9, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

    I love bike riding. We met David as he was riding up.

    Other miscellaneous shots with Sherrie at Rifle State park and waterfalls and watching rock climbers!

    Roasting marshmallows and holding baby Annie.

    Can you spot the rock climber?    Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Going down Vail Pass

    August 15, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

    Vail Pass westward to Vail 11.5 miles
    Then
    Vail Pass eastward to Copper Mountain down to Frisco 12 miles
    That’s a full afternoon of bicycling
    TOTAL 23.5 miles for the day

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    One last time

    August 17, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

    I’m in for 1 last ride down from Vail.

    We said goodbye to Ellen and family on Saturday.

    Because of the fires and closure of interstate 70, we are having the change our routes. I’m sad we will not see the Arches National Park just in Utah.

    I’m just having to be flexible with our schedule and routing.    Read more

  • JudyfromMoodySummer 2020 tripTraveler

    Picnic lunch heading to Utah

    August 18, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F

    After a quick visit with David Tyree in Steamboat Spring, he encouraged us to continue on US 40 towards Utah. (David was in the high school youth group with me at Noth Highlands Bible Church);

    We had wanted to take 70 through Glenwood Springs to go by and see Stephen, our newphew in Grand Junction, but instead, we took US 40throuogh Steamboat Springs and over into Utah.

    We had a lovely lunch along the side of the road. Glenn found a "cut-out" along the road. I made sandwiches while Glenn watched. Right after that, I called KOA in Vernal and made reservations.

    The scenery was different each mile along the route. Beautiful.

    Once we got to KOA, we jumped into the pool. Had a nice conversation with a man and his son who were from Florida and traveling through Colorado and Utah for 3 weeks.

    I made a salad for Glenn for dinner and I had popcorn.    Read more

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    Laurie (Blue) Kauer

    August 19, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F

    We had a delightful evening and stay with John and Laurie. Glenn even helped fix Asher”s bike.

    Today, Thursday we drive up to Driggs Idaho.

    I had a 40 minute zoom call with ladies from Guatemala.

    Glenn played chess with ♟ Asher.    Read more

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    McCunes in Driggs, Idaho

    August 20, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

    It took us all day to get to the tiny town of Driggs. We had a picnic lunch at a rest stop and purchased some groceries at Walmart to my my Mexican casserole dish.

    Ken grilled steaks, fresh corn and potatoes. We ate out on the patio.

    Wow, we laughed and laughed and told old Bolivian stories. Ken and Lori served as missionaries with us back from 1986-1994. Katie and Karen were the same age and played together. Andy was just a little older than Ellen.

    Glenn and Ken worked together on the SAMAIR airplanes. I would flight follow for Ken with the ham radio.

    We look forward to having a great time here. The RV is set up in their back yard.    Read more

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