The Trip So Far

Thus far, the trip has been quite lovely, mostly. 

I've gotten to see quite a bit, most of which I've seen before, but it's still been good.

I haven't seen it in a while.



I was almost afraid to leave that morning because of the tornado that had occurred the night before in Oklahoma.

I was completely terrified that I would run across one.

That fear almost kept me home, so that I wouldn't have to travel during a dangerous season.

And then I remembered that God is bigger, God is stronger, and He is the One I can trust.

I know that He would get me where He wanted me, and I know He wants me in SC, so He's not going to let anything stop me.

So my faith said, "Let's go!"

But my mind was saying, "Don't do it!"

Guess what I ended up following?

Haha, that's right, my faith.

I left knowing that I follow a God who brings me victory on a daily basis.

And He will continue to do so.

 These next few pictures are my last few minutes of being in NM.

It was pretty crazy knowing that I wouldn't see it for a while.

 NM

 NM

 NM

 NM

 NM

 I finally made it to Texas!

After driving for a while, it was good to finally make it to another state!

 This is Texas.

It doesn't look much different from New Mexico.

But I like it.

 Just a little while away from Amarillo!

 It was really, really windy in Texas.

There were a couple of gusts that I was afriad would just blow me away.

But I survived.

 See all the dust?

You should have been able to see a field of windmills there.

But all that is there is dust.

Not fun.

The windmills are my favorite part of the drive.

Seriously.

 I don't know what this was a picture for...

Something cool I'm assuming, however, the semi got in the way.

 Approaching Groom, Texas, where the biggest cross is.

I've always wanted to stop there, but it was way too windy.

Maybe I can do it some other time.

I have no doubt that I'll be making this trip some other time.

 The cross is in the background.

 And there it is!

It really is cool to see that big of a cross sitting there.

 So, sometimes I would have to use my left foot to function the gas/break pedals.

My right leg would cramp up, and start throwing a fit.

So I would switch.

I felt kinda funny, but I had to do it.

 Okay, so now I'm in Oklahoma.

Or at least I think I am.

Oklahoma doesn't have the greatest signage as to when you actually enter into the state.

All of a sudden I just knew that I was in Oklahoma.

 Oklahoma City is close!

Yay!

 Just looking at the scenery.

It's actually pretty nice along the highway.

 The Oklahoma information center was in a little while.

I didn't remember fast enough that they had a big sign that said the state name fast enough though.

So this is as close as you get!

 Storm clouds started gathering around 100 miles outside of OKC.

 And, to me, it started looking like a tornado was going to form.

It was terrifying.

Seriously.

The clouds were building, and they were starting to circle.

See the circle in the middle?

I started praying immediately.

And I started quoting 1 John 4:4, which says, "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

I knew that if anyone could keep me driving and keep me safe, it was the One who loves me.

And I knew that He would take care of me.

And He sure did.

I kept an eye on those clouds, and they, about 10 minutes later dissapated.

Thank goodness!!!

So today I've been hanging out with my friend, Shauna, who lives in Shawnee, OK.

We've had a lot of fun talking and just hanging out.

I haven't seen her in about two years, so a lot has happened since then.

Anyway, we were walking around OBU's campus today,

And a roadrunner was running around by the chapel.

It was so funny to see one here!

Anyway, the trip has been good thus far!

I can't wait to continue on tomorrow to Nashville, TN, and visit with my Uncle John, Aunt Emily, and cousin Charlotte! It will be epic!

Prayer requests are:

-traveling

-my teammate, Blake Johnson, has a brain tumor. They found out the tumor is on his pituitary gland. He's having surgery tomorrow, May 27th, and then a week later he's going to be starting chemotherapy. I am not sure if he's going to be serving this summer. My guess at this point would be that he won't be serving at least the first half, but I hope he'll be able to some for a while and help out, because I know he was looking forward to it. Anyway, the surgery is tomorrow at a hospital in Atlanta, GA, and the doctors are sure that they'll be able to take care of it. But we all know that doctors don't know everything. Prayers for him would be greatly appreciated, not only by him, but by his family and friends as well.

-staying awake while traveling. I wasn't tired at all during the day yesterday, but I know that as travel time gets longer and more consecutive days, I'll be getting more tired. I know when I can't go on, so I'll be sure to take a break if I need to.

Anyway, that's all for now.

Thank you all for praying for me thus far!

I can totally feel it!

Love to all!