We’re traveling back home from the North American Christian Convention in Cincinnati taking a much needed time out with the family. We spent the 4th of July weekend in Brunswick, OH at my Uncle Dave and Aunt Judy Gray’s house. On Sunday there was a big Gray family surprise party for my Uncle Gerard and Aunt Liz’s 50th wedding anniversary. 52 people were there. I got to visit with uncles, aunts, and cousins I haven’t seen in 20 – 30 years. We had a great time!
We are now taking our time working our way back home to Colorado. We spent time in beautiful Amish country in Ohio. The corn fields and wheat fields are quite a sight to see.
We then drove down into West Virginia, a state I had never been to before. Everything is so green! More farm land, lots of corn there, too.
We pushed hard yesterday through Kentucky to get to Missouri so we’ll have time to do some sightseeing today. We crossed the Mississippi yesterday. It is still showing signs of all the flooding the past few weeks. What an awesome sight.
Last night we ate at Lambert’s Cafe in Sikeston, MO. It is the “home of the throwed rolls.” With a slogan like that we just had to stop and see it! Sure enough, the waiters push around a cart full of hot rolls and holler out “hot rolls!” If you want a roll you wave your hand and they throw one to you. They are hot so once you catch them you have to quickly put it on your plate. Boy were they good! The meal servings were huge and delicious (and not on my diet).
Today we are off to the Springfield, MO area to visit a Civil War battlefield then on to Carthage to see the Precious Moments chapel. On the way to Springfield we’re going to go through West Plains and Caulfield where we used to live and Gainsville to show the kids the church where Chris and I got married.
We’re having a great time!
Ken
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