Funny Stowaway

This struck me so funny.

Friday afternoon in Independence I was going to move the BoggsMobile out of the RV parking spot and pull around into the front of the church. We were leaving after service and it was easier to put the bus into position in the daylight.

I went into the school to ask the ladies to move one of the cars so I could get out. One of the ladies told me that a ball had rolled under our bus and the kids couldn't get it out. I told her that once I started the bus it would raise up and I would remove the ball.

Pretty simple, right? Except for the fact that I walked out the door and completely forgot all about the ball under the bus. I never thought another thing about it until late Saturday night in Ohio... When we smelled something like melting plastic! Then... I suddenly remembered the ball.

Had it rolled against the diesel heat exhaust pipe on Friday and melted? We once ran over a Wal-Mart type bag and it melted onto the pipe and smelled terrible for days.

We grabbed a flashlight and went out to investigate. Laying on the parking lot with our heads on the ground, this is what we saw.

I was shocked. That must be the ball from Independence. Evidently, it had stuck to the exhaust pipe and stayed there the whole way. It rode almost 580 miles. Over 10 hours of driving and it's really not all that worse for wear. It has a little melted place but it is still kickable.

Isn't that funny? Next time somebody jokes about stowing away and going with us, I can tell them I know a great place for them to ride.

You never know what we will find out here on the open road.

Davy

Adding To Montana Memories

It's always a treat to visit the Metzger's and the Sun Valley Church. We never know exactly what is in store for us here but we always know it will be enjoyable.

We have many fond memories in Montana. Long time readers know that Kelly Jo and I spent our 25th wedding anniversary out here. Those weeks will be hard to beat as the very best weeks in our lives. We looked forward to it for two years and now it's hard to believe we are looking back on it in the past by over a year. Time really does fly.

This place and these people will forever have a very special place in our hearts. This week will no doubt add to those special feelings. At least two events will make this week wonderful.

First, we are having a youth revival this week until Wednesday night. We are expecting God to do great things in our lives as we worship, hear His Word and seek His perfect will in our lives. Last night was a very good start of revival.

Secondly, once revival is finished preparations will kick into high gear for the grand finale of the week. On Friday afternoon the Youth Pastor for Sun Valley Church will marry the Pastor's daughter. Nathan Jeffreys will wed Leah Metzger and I have the distinct honor and privilege of officiating the ceremony.

Leah is the fourth child of Bro. and Sis. Metzger and the third daughter. She was born on the mission field in Sierra Leone, West Africa and has been raised in a Pastor's home on the mission field in Montana.

Nathan was raised in a Godly home and great church in West Virginia. His father is also in the ministry and is a well respected preacher.

These two young people have a heart for God and it is such a thrill to take part in the beginning of their life together. God is already using Nathan and Leah to be a blessing and there is no limit to what God can do with them as a team.

I think you can tell we are just a little bit excited to be in Montana. I am sure we will be posting a full report on all of the fun with plenty of pictures included. Below are a few pictures from yesterday.

God bless each one.

Davy

Travel to Montana

Travel to Montana

Today is another travel day. My Dad took us to the airport in The General and our plane to Minneapolis left at 6:50 AM. It was a small jet but it had nice new leather seats.

Odie had to be airlifted into the plane though. Here she goes...

She made it safe and sound.

We are in Minnesota now waiting for our plane to Missoula. We should arrive there by 2:00 and get to the Metzger's around 3:00. That should get us there in time to freshen up and run to church.

It looked good on paper...

We are having youth revival Sunday through Wednesday. Please pray that God gives us a great move among the saints and lost folks too.

I will try to post pictures of the Metzger clan and the church as soon as we can. God bless you all.

Power in an airport is always a good thing.

Davy