Sandusky Trip

Trevor and I got back from our Belgium trip on a Friday night, January 10. Zion officially moved out on Saturday, January 11. It was bittersweet. We knew it was coming, and I had asked him to please not move out until we got back, so even tho he had moved most of his stuff over already, Saturday was his official move out day.

When I wasn’t helping Zion move stuff, I spent most of that Saturday and Monday, doing laundry and repacking, because on Monday morning, January 13, Trevor and I were heading out town again. This time we were going to his annual work tech convention in Sandusky, Ohio. I went with him last year and loved it. It was relaxing and a much needed break. This year was different tho. I wanted to go, but we had also just gotten back home and I wasn’t even sure what time zone I was in. But I thought it would be nice to relax and rest up and I had already committed to going, so off we went.

We arrived about 6 pm on Monday evening and had some supper before checking into our hotel.

Tuesday, while Trevor was in classes, I got to spend the majority of the day with Sis. Kimmy. She picked me up at noon and we went to lunch at this really nice breakfast/brunch place. I had the chicken and waffle salad. It was so good. It had a nice maple vinaigrette dressing.

After lunch, we went out for coffee and did some shopping. It was an amazing day. We had so much fun just hanging out and chatting.

Wednesday was the day that things started getting hard for me. I was ok in the morning. I caught up on several blog posts and did some Sunday School prep. I listened to some of the services from our church that I had missed while we were in Belgium, had some lunch in the room, did a bit of walking and tried not to think about how badly I was missing home. I was tired of being gone. It was now January 15th and I had only been home for 2 days out of the last 16 days and it would be another 4 days before I would be able to go home again. Thankfully there was service that night at Bro Nathanael’s church, so that really helped distract me.

Thursday was really rough. I was so bored I wanted to cry. In the quick turn around that we had between trips, I was so focused on repacking and making sure the house was mostly clean, that I had forgotten a lot of the things I wanted to bring with me. So when I finished the few things I had remembered to bring, I read a little bit, did some crossword puzzles and took some walks around the conference center, but for the most part I just wanted to go home. I missed my own house. I missed my kids. I missed my normal routine. Trevor was in classes most of the day and the weather outside was not very pleasant, so I couldn’t just take off and go places. I felt trapped and alone. I’m just being honest. I’m not used to being away from home so much. Even tho the Belgium trip was great, it was much longer of a trip than I had ever been on and then to turn around and be gone for another week, was finally getting to me.

We were supposed to go to church at Bro Samuel’s on Thursday night, but it got canceled because of the icy weather, so Trevor and I just grabbed some pizza from one of the nearby restaurants and hung out in our room for the evening.

Friday morning we packed up and had to be out of our room by 11. So while Trevor attended more classes, I just hung out in the lobby area, reading and trying not to go stir crazy. Thankfully, Friday wasn’t as bad for me and we were able to leave the convention at 4. We then headed over to Bro Samuel and Sis Kimmy’s where we would spend the evening fellowshipping before checking into yet another hotel. The weather had cleared up good enough that our boys were able to drive up and stay for the weekend. They love hanging out with Paul and Ben and were looking forward to the services as well. Trevor was scheduled to preach Saturday night and Sunday morning at Bro Samuel’s.

Saturday morning we met up with Bro Samuel and Sis Kimmy for breakfast then we went back to their house to hang out until service that night. Sis Kimmy and I had some great conversation about being minister’s wives and I was super happy to be able to visit with her. She’s very special to me. That evening, Trevor preached on “Be Strong and Courageous”. He combined two of the sermons he had preached in Belgium, but it came out so different. It was awesome. Azariah said it was one of the best ones he had heard from Trevor.

Me, Sis Charity (Bro Nathanael’s wife) and Sis Kimmy. I just love these ladies and I wished we lived closer so we could hang out more.

Sunday morning Trevor preached, “All Truth”. It’s one of my favorites. For lunch we went to a mexican resturant, then we said our good byes and headed home.

Why do we feel the need to evangelize in the north during winter??? We hit some nasty weather on the way home (see a pattern here??) I really don’t like snow. But thank the Lord we got past it safely. It delayed us about 40 minutes (but sure felt waaaaay longer in the moment), but once we got past it, the rest of the drive home was fine. We got home safe and sound and boy was it good to sleep in my own bed!!

I will be doing a trip here and there with Trevor over the next few months, but no more long trips for awhile. At least not that I know of. That could always change.

Some of the bleak, snowing scenery on the way home.

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In other news…Azariah bought himself a new car. It’s a Ford Bronco Sport. It’s only 4 years old. He’s been wanting one of these for a long time and this one came along when we were not expecting it. God works like that a lot, I’ve noticed. He was able to pay cash for it and we are so proud of him. He’s been working hard and saving money and he was super happy with this decision.

My kids are growing up and making adult decisions. How have we reached this place already?? We’re down to 2 kids at home and preparing for a wedding. Time slow down please!!!