Thursday, June 7, 2012

Plans change.

Another shot from our climbing around on the mountain behind the heart rock yesterday.  We were really blessed with the perfect day for hiking.

Our plan was to leave at 6 in the morning to pick up Gabe in OKC to take off for Jackson, TN.  So, Gabe has to work until 2!  That means we won't get to leave until 2:30 at the very best.  That means it will be midnight when we go rolling into Jackson.  That is so not a good plan.  I do not drive at night.  I start turning into a pumpkin around 10.  I've got to get a good night's sleep tonight and then put my best foot forward tomorrow.  I will never do this, again!  I know the road and it's a doable thing, but it's not smart.  I'd rather be smart.  Instead I'm being emotional.  My first reaction was, "Then Gabe can't go."  I think that was harsh and I want him to go, so I'm caving.  I just pray that we won't crash!

We are all packed and ready to go.  I've got the car mostly loaded.  I am working to get my old laptop set up for Gretta to use.  That's a whole new project, so maybe it's a good thing I don't have to leave early in the morning.  All things work out and I'm trusting God to level it all out and make this trip a success.  I've just got to remember to trust Him and not expect to do it all myself.  I won't post tomorrow night because I will be on the road and as soon as I get to Jackson I've got to go to sleep.  Take a day off from this blog.  I hope to be back online when I check into the condo in Gatlinburg, so watch for an update on Saturday night.  God blesses and I thank Him for that!

4 comments:

  1. Be careful, have a safe trip and enjoy your time with your grandsons, make them keep you awake. As they say, drive to arrive alive :)

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  2. Well, the plans keep changing! Gabe is not going, so we're back to leaving early in the morning. I may get there in time to post after all. Certainly we'll get there before dark and before I start turning into a pumpkin. I feel like a ping pong ball; hanging out with teenagers is a whole trip without even going anywhere! I'll be careful. Garrett and I will continue to be buds. Thanks for your concern. We'll be fine.

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  3. Well you won't read this until you are already there. I'm sure you made ok. Have fun!

    Luv ya

    Sissy

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  4. Sissy, I just now saw this, but it doesn't matter. I love it when you post anything! It's been great fun; bittersweet at times, but all in all it's been great. I love it that you post; it makes me feel like you're with me! Love having you with me! :) You would have loved seeing Ruthie and Phil today. Sometime maybe you and I will come back to see them; think about it.

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