Walking Together

So we're walking together, along the way... and even when it's the "Monkey Walk" on the green in Plymouth -- we're still in step as a family. And, at least for a few moments, with the God who fills those moments.

We're back at home, and what a wonderful trip... 2007.4 miles on the odometer, and every moment, pilgrimage as we planned it.

There was the travel itself, and all the picnicing along the road...

The tour of FBC Providence with our buddy, Pete, and the behind-the-scenes bonus... here are the Deans in the Baptistry. (You know... "B" joined the church the week before we left... too bad the pool was dry!)

The Mayflower II was fascinating, but we cannot imagine the conviction that held 102 people (plus about 30 crew and more than 100 tons of cargo) together for the 66-day crossing of the Atlantic.

But we were all smiles!

In Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvannia, we studied the Amish for a few hours... even catching a buggy ride with a new friend named John. Here are the boys giving old Bertha a spin...

Our emphasis during these travel days has been to experience God with all our senses, and, boy howdy, let me tell you that we were singing with the Psalmist when we left the Amish: "Oh, TASTE and see that the Lord is GOOD!"

And, speaking of "taste and see," in Plymouth, Jackson had his first taste of lobster, and as you can tell... he's hooked!

And our last stop was at the National Cathedral in Washington... amazing. If you've not been -- plan your trip today! What an incredible architectural wonder. By design, we arrived in time for morning prayers at 8:45 a.m. After this time of worship with the staff of the cathedral, we spent a few moments as a family, singing in one of the nine, ornate chapels. (And, do those stones make harmonies come alive!) We spent the morning -- and could have spent several days. The architecture... the artisan-inspired theology... the history... What a fitting end to our brief study of the wonderful, yet diverse, religious picture which is America.

You should know that we've been praying for you. By name. With the directory in hand during our morning and evening prayers. From Monday to Friday, we've covered Abounader to Fletcher. This has been a wonderful experience for us. Calling your names. Reminding the boys of your work, your children, your place in our lives at PRBC.

And, we've remembered those to whom Anne and Michael are giving special attention... the family of Evelyn Roberts, Lexa and Wallace Taylor, Jerry Gerald, Trish Bishop, Hilda Moulton. You are never far from our thoughts.

We hope you are joining us... and would love to have your comments, so we can keep in touch.

Our first pilgrimage was all we had hoped, and we're back home -- "in and out" for about three weeks -- before heading to Cooperstown, NY for a little baseball, before the European adventure begins...

We are well. And grateful. And finding God with us, all along the journey.

Pilgrims, with you...

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