Vacation Recap

Rebelution Conference, Des Moines, Iowa

Before we had left for Des Moines Friday afternoon I had painted “Rebelution Or BUST!” on our back window, and as most large families know the overloaded van has to bust at least once on a long trip. We busted right outside of Des Moines, but were fixed up in time to make it to the conference.

The conference was great and I was glad my family was able to go and hear the Harris brothers speak. While I know there were Rebelution Forum users there, I had to run out early and sadly couldn't meet anyone!

Meeting with the James McDonald family

Large families also probably know that at least one child has to get sick in the car on the trip, and usually it happens late at night when Dad's lost and everyone's tired. We were so thankful for the McDonald family's generosity in letting us crash at their home that night.

Sunday we attended the Church that Mr. McDonald pastors; the Providence Presbyterian Church which belongs to the Covenant Presbyterian denomination. Our own Church is considering switching from Presbyterian (Church of America) to the CPC, so it was interesting and encouraging to meet like minded families and take part in their family oriented worship service.

Hillsboro, Ohio

While it seemed at least one member of our family was ill at a time, we had a great time with our family on my Dad's side who we hadn't seen in over ten years. Two of my cousins had been married and two little guys had been added to the family, so we really had a lot to catch up on! We had some great discussions and are thankful for our family; and wish Nebraska wasn't so far away from practically everything!

Louisville, Kentucky

It was in Kentucky that we toured a brewery (yeah; that was the best part!), a winery, rode on a ferry, toured several old mansions and got lost in a several hundred acre cemetery (my sister was in heaven). It was also in Kentucky that we took down camp in the pouring rain; our tents having been soaked through (and ourselves as well, come to think of it) for the second time. Thank the Lord for brothers and fathers to do it for us while we crammed in the car!

Missouri

We all decided we had had enough of tents and rain and outdoor cooking, so we skipped Missouri and after over 10 hours of Jonathan Park finally found ourselves back home in the wonderful state of Nebraska.

Now, it's back to work!

Jennifer