On Friday morning, Tina and I hit the road. Leaving Springfield about
9:30, we began a route to Maine with no highways. A 4.5 hour highway
trip became a 7 hour road trip. As we toured through the back roads of
NH, we encountered little traffic or construction. Wending our way up
along the edges of the "notches" of NH and Mt. Washington, the
temperature never really got above 85. But it was blue skies and lots
of sun. We finally reached Route 2 in Maine and it began to get dark. A
shower began and as we pulled over for rain gear (Not reindeer.) As
Tina geared up the rain stopped and the sun returned. About 4 we pulled
into Waterville and "bedded" down for the night. (The Chinese food was
not all that hot!)
The next day we had breakfast with a minister friend of ours and after
great food and conversation, we were off to "Bawh Hawbah." Wed rove
mostly highway to get there and then cruised around til lunch time
visiting a cool art and antique gallery on the coast. (As the owner
astutely recognized, "Guess you won't be buying much furniture." But it
was a cool place so we hung out for a while. Then off to a burger and
lobstah joint called Ruth & Wimpy's. It was pretty nice outside so we
waited for my brother to show up out on the deck. Lobster and corn were
being cooled in big buckets over open fires and a 6' lobster guarded
the parking space. His name-Wilbur. We have a funny picture of him. We
will post later. Then a huge rain shower that lasted all the time I was
paying the bill, which was a long time.
After seeing my brother we lollygagged back down back roads of Maine.
All roads seemed to go down, so either we started on the tall end of
Maine or it is true, North is higher than South. We arrived back at
"camp," and just kicked back the rest of the day except for a short
trip to grab some munchies. Yesterday morning we packed(Oh-when you
have a bike, packing is swift and easy!) and attended church at a
friend's church. Worship was sweet (WOW!) and we had a wonderful time
there. I was allowed a few words(Helmet hair, jeans and Hawaiian
shirt.) and I had been hearing all weekend, "get a grip," so I spoke of
it.
Get a grip. The Lord is ready for His bride to grip onto Him in love.
It used to be that f we agreed about the cross, the blood and
salvation, we were in unity, but I felt the Lord saying that if His
people will come together in love with Him, and grip that, we will see
the changes we are looking for. Ironically, all the pews were pretty
empty on one side. I "joked" about the fact that it was like going to a
bad wedding where no one is on the groom's side. As the words left my
mouth, I realized that I like so many others I have preferred the
company of my friends over my company with the Lord. So "get a grip" on
loving Him made more sense.
We had a great lunch with our friend and a hug goodbye we went on our
way to come home. Ironically, we got caught in traffic and I said to
Tina, this is what it is to be a "natural" Christian without the help
of the supernatural. People get all twisted up and jockey for the next
few inches when the Lord just wants them to fly. I said I really need
to contemplate a change, because being with others and being able to
minister out of love sure beat "being in traffic."
We appreciate all your prayers and kind words.
Be in touch!
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