Adventures in the South...

 I'm gonna leave the picture posting to the couple..

They've allowed me to hijack their blog as Greg has already spammed my twitter several times! The journey thus far has been quite enjoyable... the days have come and gone with haste and it's crazy to think that just 4 days ago we were in Sacramento waving good-bye and leaving church. This has been our trip across the United States map via googlemaps. Each day that's gone by, has been filled with more fun and adventure than the last. As many of you know, our plans were changed today as we are staying in St. Louis for the night. Tomorrow we plan to leave as early as possible... whenever that is and then head off for Louisville!!

I'm thankful for so much as I've been given the chance to travel with Greg and Cami. I've been asked many times in the last couple months if I'm going to be "sad" and "going to cry" when Greg moves to Louisville. Now that the time has come.. and after much prayer, God has shown me that this time around, I'm much more joyful and excited. 7 years ago when Greg left for college, John and I had the chance to pray together with Greg. We cried and had a sweet time of sharing and fellowship, we talked about hopes and dreams, expectations, the whole nine. We were much more emotional and scared because we were friends parting ways without any idea what was gonna happen. We feared losing close friends, we were scared that the time spent building up these friendships could end. A lot of sadness and fear was on our hearts 7 years ago...

Today much has changed, not so much in how we act.. :oP but our trust in the Lord and seeing what He has planned for our lives is much different. We had the opportunity to gather again as brothers to pray. Something was different... there wasn't this looming sadness hovering over our heads... Why? Back in the day we were sad because our relationships were based more on worldly objectives... we hung out and chilled as friends. 7 years later, we've found that our relationships have an eternal bond, wherever God leads is the best place to be. All our conversations are finding their foundations in Christ, that's why sadness isn't looming this time around.. much has changed. So when people have asked me about crying or being sad.. I'm not too sure how to respond except with, "God is good and I'm praying for two of my best friends.." (Greg and Cami) I'm EXCITED to see what God has planned for them!

As I get to spend these last couple days with them.. Pray for continual safety and God's faithfulness... No tickets yet either.. PRAISE GOD! Tomorrow we have the final 4 hours to Louisville and then another day of fun in a new city. It's been an experience driving across country with two people that I admire and look up to the most. Spending the day in St. Louis was awesome.. seeing the Gateway Arch was sweeeeeet and being able to take the tram to the top was even more amazing! God has given man the ability to do some pretty awesome things... We've been eating well and trying some world famous things! What a chance to do this... I've always wanted to drive across country... how much sweeter it is with two people I love the most!

I'm praying for you guys... even tho I'm with you for the next 4 days I'm praying hard as we drive and as we hang out. Let Jesus be our foundation and joy as we continue on this crazy adventure!