WE headed home this morning from Olive Branch, MS after having breakfast @ the Neighborhood Grill. Friendly service and good country cooking. Running through the Storms in west Georgia, we finally made it home to complete our journey of 6927 miles. Michele did the driving, and I tried my hand at navigation We had a wonderful and amazing time seeing an experiencing God’s creation. we had several opportunities to fellowship, pray with people on this journey Like Michele said we left crosses across American. I am a highly blessed and thankful man to have such a caring, devoted and loving wife. Amen.She did a great job on planning the trip and making the arrangements.

After breakfast @ Waffle House, first one we have seen since leaving the South. It sure was good to have some southern grease. We completed our drive across Arkansas today. We are now in Olive Branch, Mississippi for the night. WE drove in the temps in the 100’s with the highest being 115 degrees over the last several days. We are going to call it a early night and get some rest. God’s Speed, be blessed. Amen

Before leaving this morning, we had breakfast at Farmhouse Cafe just off Route 66 in Shamrock, TX. Once again it was back on I 40 East towards Arkansas. In the last few days, we have crossed Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. Today before leaving OK, we stopped in Clinton to check out the Route 66 museum. Route 66 was the first major highway built in 1926 That connected the Midwest to the West Coast. 66 lasted until the 70’s when the government decided we needed more lanes That being the modern-day interstate system. In 1986 Route 66 was decommission. Following its demise, the local mom and pop motels, restaurants as well as other small businesses that fell by the wayside. In today’s world it is the local citizens who keep the history alive as well as the maintenance of the existing road. The History of 66 and its reminiscence, reminds us of a simpler life of times gone by. I have been blessed to ride different pieces of 66 through MO, OK. TX, NM. today was another long day, like the old saying, sometimes you just have stop and smell the roses in this case today stop enjoy the sights and history around you. God Bless and may you have a peaceful and restful night.

After a quick bite this morning it was back East on I 40, for another long day. We did take time to stop at Thunder Bird Harley. where we got to fellowship with two of the salesmen and leave them both with a Cross. Then it was time to continue our journey east. we arrived at Shamrock, Texas in the late evening to eat at one of our favorite places, the Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse just off route 66. now it’s that time again to say have a blessed night. Here is a couple of final thoughts. first, we must be prepared in season and out of season for we never know when the opportunity will present itself to plant or to water. lastly something I believe to be true; profit is not progress if it’s headed in the wrong direction. Think about it. until the next time be blessed and have a great night.

Today was primarily a travel day. First thing this morning it was back to East Route 669Mike & Rhonda’s) for breakfast. Later it was East on I 40towards New Mexico. We traveled by the Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. Traveled over places like Walnut canyon, Diablo Canyon, Keams Canyon, Crazy Creek, Dead River. And along the sides of Rabbit Wash, Buffalo Range and Jack Rabbit Road. Not Much else to talk about. Time for some rest, because tomorrow will be a long day. have a blessed evening, God’s Speed. Here is a though to ponder. Be the type of person that you would like to meet. Very true, but very hard to do at times. But it shouldn’t stop us from trying.

We left Sedona, AZ this morning 260East towards Cottonwood, AZ, stopped @ Black Bear Restaurant for breakfast before getting on I17 S. It is a chain restaurant; they serve good food and plenty of it. By all means you get your monies worth. Then it was on 175 S, 169S, 69 S towards Prescott, AZ. We were trying to get to Wilhoit, AZ but due to road construction and delays; we had a change of plans, decided to go north on AZ 89 through Chino Valley to I 40 West to Flagstaff for tonight., by doing so we completed our second leg of our journey. A shout out to Nick from Arizona for the great information. This evening he had dinner at Mike &Rhonda’s (The Place) on East Route 66.a Mom and pop place. God has truly blessed Michele and I Through the miles traveled and people He has placed in our life’s and His wonderful & amazing creation He has allowed us to see and enjoyed.

This morning we left out under clear skies and very warm Temps, down 89A South towards Arizona. Traveling through Kaibab National Forest boarding the Grand Canyon, Along the Vermillion Cliffs and the Cliff Dwellers. Then US89 S where near Tuba City, AZ .it is known as Native American Veterans Memorial HWY, driving through the Navajo Reservation. Then it was I 40 W, I 17 S,175 S, AZ89 S through Oak Creek Canyon and Coconino National Forest, it was something else to behold and people everywhere in every nook and cranny. we both are very glad this day is over and mostly thankful for God’s grace and mercy.

This morning we stared out on I 80 East to 132 E towards Grantsville, UT. After arriving in Grantsville, we decided to have a late breakfast @ Virg’s. The best breakfast to date, Homemade biscuits and gravy. A must if ever in the neighborhood. Then it was East on the Mormon Trail to US36East, US6E, US 50, UT 100E.,I 15 S., UT20(Old Spanish Trail), US89 South. On our journey we were in middle of nowhere and needed gas , found a gas station in the town of Eureka, UT. called the Gas Hole, while getting gas we keep hearing music. finally notice it was coming from across the street next to Tintic antique motorcycle museum. Of course, being who we are we had to check it out, they had 54 Indian, Panheads, Shovelheads, a a Indian with a Volkswagen motor and trans. He even had a couple of Italian Harleys from the 60’s. Then it was back on the road to Kanab for tonight. while checking in at we met brother Doug from Chandler, AZ. We all went to dinner together@ the Ironhorse. where we had a great time in fellowship while talking about the Lord. gave us another chance to share a cross and pray with a brother. You just Never know who God is going to bring your path. Just be thankful and submit yourself unto the Lord’s will. Amen!

This morning after breakfast at the Copper Kettle, we went out to the Bonneville, Salt Flats. just North of I 80. There are many Salt flats Norhtwest of the great Salt Lake, Bonneville being the largest. The salt flat is 12miles in length and 5 miles wide with a crust of 5 feet. The flat is comprised of 90% common table salt. Michele drove about 3 miles out on the flats, it was definitely a dirty and rough ride, one she will never forget. Upon our departure it was straight to a carwash, believe me you will need one. Bonneville is world known for its Speed Week and World Land Speed Records. Michele tasted the salt it’s very over whelming.It was very windy , blowing the salt all over your car. Another one off the Bucket List.

WE left Tonopah, NV this morning after having breakfast at Strawberry Hill, then it was out US6 East back through the High deserts of Nevada. Later we stopped in a primitive rest stop, where we met Rick from Carson City, Nv. We fellowshipped for a while and presented him a cross before leaving. During our conversation he told us about a place in Rachel, NV. off of NV 375 which is also called Extraterrestrial Hwy. Upon our arrival we went to the Little A’LE Inn which is located 1.5 miles from area 51.Where we made some new friends. after lunch and a short visit, it was back on the road to US6 east. Later it was NV 93 E also called the Pony Express Trail towards Wendover, Utah for the next couple of days. Today we drove through the Humboldt National Forest and the Great Basin National Park. National Forest in the High Desert is not like you think about a forest back home, in the High Desert it consists of dirt, sagebrush, a few wildflowers and if lucky a occasional tree.