Home!!! (for a bit) 7/2/18 – 7/13/18

We enjoyed a 1-1/2 week break from the trail at home in New York which was SO GOOD! We stayed at Lance’s family’s place in their camper which felt like a luxury compared to our tent. Simple things like running water, a shower, and flush toilets we appreciate so much.

We got back in time for 4th of July so we were able to make it to the 4th of July fly-in breakfast at the airport Lance flys at. He enjoyed seeing everyone from the club there and of course wants to go flying again so badly now!

We celebrated the 4th in the evening with his family with lots of yummy food and some sparklers and fireworks that the children loved. Was so much fun spending time with all the family again and it made us realize how much we really missed them being gone for so long!

This week our church had vacation bible school which was one of the main reasons we came back so we could help out with that. There are different stations the children go around to that include crafts, games, snack, and a bible story. The evening ended in a skit being acted out by the drama team which was the kids favorite part of the evening. Was so good to be a part of this and also see church friends again. We also enjoyed being back at church for a worship service on Sunday again. We really miss not being a part of that out on the trail.

Our time here went fast but we got to enjoy spending time with family and also a few of our friends too which was special. Mom made us so much yummy home cooked food which was so good to have again! Marthina, Lance’s sister, stocked the camper FULL of so much yummy food for us. We felt spoiled and well taken care of! We spent a little time at the lake the last day and Lance also got a pie to bring along that mom made for him. He was so happy!

Friday morning we had brunch and coffee with Lance’s family before we left. It felt like our time here turned out to be pretty busy so it was nice to have one more thing to do together with all the family. As much as I felt ready to get back to the trail again, it was so hard saying goodbye and knowing it will be a loooong time till we get to see them again. We left early afternoon to head back to the trail. One of Lance’s friends from PA, Myron, is taking us back to the trail which is so generous of him and we really appreciate. We feel like we are going back to the trail a bit ‘sick’ with colds and are really tired from all the late nights and trying to spend as much time together as possible with family while we are here. No regrets though! It might just take us a few days till we feel like we are in the rhythm of things again. Our feet had a lot of time to rest and heal up so hopefully that gives us a jumpstart!

Appalachian Trail here we come again!!

Happy Trails,

Marlisa