Life is….. on Route 66
A longtime part of American History and one of the most well-known
roads in America, Route 66 is our new home for the summer. No longer a main thoroughfare
it is now referred to as Historic Hwy 66, but all the same it is pretty
exciting to be living on a piece of history. Ironically
as I began to decorate Harlan’s room prior to his arrival in an antique car and
truck theme I came across a couple of décor items that were Route 66 and loved
the feel of them in his room. Now to be on Route 66 with so many items in
stores and gift shops bearing the famous highway symbol his room may be acquiring
some more memorabilia. I already have my eye on a couple great items in the
campground gift store…
Now then, how did we end up in Gallup, NM? Let me give you
the short story. Work was hit and miss in Wendover and because Nathan is such
an awesome Husband and provider and his bosses seem to be quite fond of him as
well he found the means in which to bring us here where the work would be more
stable. This particular job site needed
someone to do the specialized “geo” work that he has been doing for the last
couple years. It is a long term job that he has the potential of working a tech
position as well as being onsite to do geo and data mapping when they need it.
We are much farther from home but we are finding that the
blessings of what Gallup has to offer are far greater than in Wendover. The
campground alone has been an upgrade and access to stores and hospital has
greatly increased which gives me a little more peace of mind. If we need anything that Gallup does not
offer or just need a day away, Albuquerque is about two hours away.
As many of you know before we left Wendover we were on the
verge of purchasing a fifth wheel from a family in North Carolina. I will not
get into the mess that occurred with this but I will say that things happen for
a reason and God obviously has something different in mind for us. We are disappointed at the time and money
lost in this endeavor but sometimes that is how life works and we have chosen
to look at it as an opportunity for spiritual growth and many life lessons. We
pray that a better fit is out there for us and that the path will be
clear. God has blessed us around every
corner and every path he leads us down. We have faith that he only wants the
best for us and although it breaks our hearts when things don’t go the way we
hoped, we find peace in knowing he has bigger and better things planned for
us.
But
my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ
Jesus- Philippians 4:19
