Blogs from Oklahoma, United States, North America - page 26

The question: how do you spice the familiar has to with travel in your own back yard. I think I may have gotton spoiled being over seas so long and getting to travel around different places around the world. I know that the United States has a lot to offer, and a lot I haven't seen, but I just can't seem to get motivated to go see it. What makes the difference in international travel verses national travel, is it just a state of Mind or what? I've got to get moving! What about you! ... read more

Current State We are actually in Alamogordo, NM tonight (day 25) where we have finally caught up with some very sunny, warm weather. We have made the turn toward home though it will take us another 8-10 days to get there. We're heading to Roswell, NM tomorrow and assuming we aren't abducted by aliens there, will continue on to stop and see family and friends along the way home. Now, here's turning the pages back to Day 7... Day 7, Friday, November 14th - Tulsa, OK to Clinton, OK What a day!! 22 towns of varying sizes, all with unique features. Some have a lot related to Route 66, others minimal. Some have a lot including pre and post 1933 or 1945 routes plus side trips that may include routes that now end in a dead ... read more

deep in the heart of Texas!!! Although I am not in Texas anymore...nor New Mexico for that matter...I still have the lonestar state on the brain! Yesterday was a tough day because I was in a lousy mood. I have not been sleeping well on the road and its starting to catch up to me. I am sure my parents are feeling the wrath of Mary as well. It seems nobody benefits when I am overtired! We left the Verde Valley in Arizona early yesterday after a stop at Randall's. Its a little mom and pop breakfast place that locals frequent. That was pretty apparent because as soon as we walked in everyone turned to stare at us. They soon grew tired of the "newcomers" and went about their business as we grabbed some coffee and ... read more

So many people have written and asked to see pictures of the kids since we've returned to the states... They are all doing great in school. Brent is serving as the Family Minister at the church in Sayre, Oklahoma where we are living now, and I have opened my own Photography Studio.... Emily & Garrett both made the honor roll with their first report card of the school year in 6th and 4th grade, Gracie doesnt get grades just yet this first semester of 1st grade.... and they are all loving life in Oklahoma, meeting new friends in school and bonding with our church family. Playing sports and raising pigs to show once again in the 4H program. Pictures always say so much more than words ever can! Here they are! Julie... read more

Hello All! It's been a while since I last updated everyone on my status. I have finally received my VISA from the Russian Consulate and things are in order as far as the government is concerned for my arrival in Moscow. I received word from the Moses' (resident Missionaries) this weekend that their VISA's have been denied and they will be returning to the states in December. I feel even greater urgency to go since God has allowed me to received access to Russia via my student VISA. He told me that there will be four of us (AIMers) in Moscow and the local pastor and his wife. Other than that there are no resident missionaries in this massive country. I know God has a plan and I am trying to let Him lead me as ... read more