7/13/14-Day Three

This morning, in MO, Bentley and I got up early to walk the prayer path again. The reflection gardens were so welcoming in the morning sunshine. We made time to stop and smell the roses, or whatever these beautiful flowers are.

Bentley particularly liked this metal butterfly and gnome garden.

I think he thought he might find some treats in the Giving Garden, but he had to wait until we got back to the hotel.

Then we headed to the back of the trail to the structure you can see in the distance.

 Getting closer.

And we made it.

It was a Chime Chapel. Each beam had words engraved - joy, love, peace, patience, self control, understanding, kindness. Wonderful reminders and a great way to start the day.

The four huge chimes hanging from the cathedral ceiling had amazing tones. So peaceful. Here's a video of them so you can hear them too.

Tonight we are in Iowa where we will be for a few days attending the USCR Board retreat.

Bentley has now been in 5 states and I don't think he had been outside of Texas before. How cool is that?!? Big TX hugZ! We send you much love wherever you are.

Something tells me we're not in Kansas anymore Toto (sorry, couldn't resist).

7/12/15-Day Two

At the border of Oklahoma and Kansas, we stopped at McDonald's and there was a horse on the highway.

Well, not really.

It was a subway sign. I have no words.

And....

Drum roll please....

I drove! It was a straight shot up 35, no traffic, and no construction, but I drove! I was so excited and thrilled beyond belief. I'm on the road again. And I drove! Life is awe-mazing.

We made it to our hotel in Lee's Summit, and I get to see Unity Village for the first time tomorrow morning. What an adventure I am on!

Once we got to the hotel, Bentley and I needed some quiet time alone so we took a very long walk. You are going to be awe-mazed at the park we found. It is called a "prayer path" with many different "reflection gardens" and each one has its own name. I took the walk because I needed connection and God gave me a prayer and reflection park. Why am I not surprised.

It is one of the prettiest parks I've ever seen, anywhere, in all my travels. It got dark so I only got 3 photos of the very first garden on the trail. I will get up early in the morning and get more photos of the other reflection gardens.

These are views from The Garden of Hope. Thank you Spirit.

That's our hotel in the background.

And this is the Methodist church that maintains it all, with it's own mote of fountains around the entire property of peaceful trails.

And this is the view from the Garden of Hope bench.

John reports Nonni and her half-brother Zuber are getting along famously.

Life is good. Unity Village tomorrow morning, then .... On The Road Again! Happy, happy, happy am I.

7/11/14-Day One

We arrived in Denton as the sun was setting.

Day One was not the start I had hoped for. Getting everything prepared, plus packing, plus getting ready was overwhelming. Then, I tried very, very hard to follow the instructions I had been given for turning the water off and closing the tanks. David, the wonderful maintenance man at the park, took great care to go over everything with me. I thought I had it down pat. Until the bathroom flooded.

A good night's rest is in order and tomorrow is another day. Unity Village bound.

KOKO!