a hard trip in many ways

Its been exciting to be on our trip . As I sit here,reflecting by myself...it's hard. Thrilled to meet new friends and form friendships in eastern Oregon. Was able to see a aunt of John's in the hospital. Knowing as we left the next day that the next time we see her , God will have called her home. Another dear aunt and her hubby,we really got to know and spend time with. Another couple we most likely won't see till we are standing on the golden streets. Just talked to dear friends in Arkansas  health not good but they want us to come see them anyhow. They use to divide their 

year half in Grants Pass and half in Arkansas

. But if we dont stop,we may never see them again. The Gospel is real and it makes real friends. Connected with another in kansas hope to see them again real soon. Another coffee friend in Wisconsin 

Many friendships are cemented over coffee. Now John wouldn't agree to that but its true.

A Michael w smith song says" friends are friends for ever if the lord is lord of them"  so true