Beginning Again

Thank you God for Sabbath, for renewing and beginning again! Today began with letting go of the last things in Tucson. We worked scrubbing, sweeping, vacuuming the walls, carpets, floors. It felt good to clean out the old to make way for the new. We didn't use all of our brain cells though and we did start the oven cleaning when we first arrived…Today it was 96 which was great, however, to have a ballistically hot oven while we were cleaning did crank it up a notch. Not our best move. But, we left Calle Cambujo with sparkling floors, spackled walls, clean bathrooms and appliances. Thank you for the good times, shelter during the storms and the place our family began.

This evening we repacked suitcases, sorted out the car, printed out the driving directions, double checked the map, paid a few bills so tomorrow we can head to Albuquerque. A pool has begun as some who've actually been in the car with my children as to how far I will make it before needing to call for back up. My brother in law thinks, Valencia, about a mile from their house. Melissa is betting on Albuquerque. Karen thinks Kansas. They've thrown down baked goods. It's getting exciting! In spite of the odds, I'm betting on Dalton and can't wait to hit the road tomorrow. It's been a long time since I've done a decent road trip, plus, so many lovely friends along the way. Lee Albertson has invited us to dinner tomorrow night in Albuquerque. It's going to be awesome. And, after all the waiting, it's finally here, only one more sleep!