Day 1:
5:30 am wake up. (My alarm was set for 6 am. Apparently my body was ready before my brain.)
finish packing.
8:30 am - pick up Ruth.
Goal? Drive.
So that's precisely what we did.
The heat was bearable! Thank you to all who have prayed! Though I saw temps as high as 94, we were able to keep relatively cool, or if not cool, then at least at an endurable warmish temp. I was continually grateful I splurged 97 cents at walmart for the spray/mist bottle. Because oh what wonders that does!
After what seemed like we were driving for hours (well, really, we were) we finally made it to Spearfish, SD, right at the western border. Can I just say it was LOVELY to see hills! After a landscape of sunflower fields, hay fields, and corn fields, it was a welcome sight.
We continued on our way through Wyoming, and soon we were closing in on Buffalo. After a brief reprieve from the glaring sun by way of clouds and a short blast of rain, we landed at our destination. As we were coming into town, the rain clouds were just lit so perfectly where the mountains in the back were lit by the sun while the hills in front of us were dark and crisp. It was one of thee single most glorious sights I have ever seen. Our God is a beautiful painter, and his paintings change constantly. It was something to see.
The evening was a quiet one spent with Jenna's mom, Kim. I am forever grateful for her hospitality, not only this time, but the previous times I've been here. After a delicious dinner, we toured the town as Ruth and Kim talked coffee and teaching. We were treated to ice cream at a cute local ice cream shop and spent the rest of the night watching Olympics coverage. (Anybody else realize how terrifying it is when the men's gymnasts do the high bar?)
Tonight we will crash hard, but the early morning comes so soon. We are leaving here around 6 am so we can spend more time avoiding the heat that is supposed to come tomorrow. Tomorrow is our longest day of driving, with a total of nearly 13 hours drive time (not including stops.)
Again, please pray God's protection around us, that the heat will remain bearable, and preferably comfortable, and that there will be no issues with our travel!
Thank you all so much!
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