Why does driving make you so tired? We spent about 7 hours driving yesterday to see Caryn’s parents and hang out with some of our friends at Mosaic Arlington. And, for some reason, sitting in a car for that amount of time wiped me out.
Caryn’s parents (Jim and Peggy Kean) are the park attendants at a state camp site. It’s a primitive camping only facility, so it’s not very busy in the heat of August. The humidity here is stifling. I know we grew up here, but how did we ever breath with all the water in the air? The Kean’s have a 40′ fifth-wheel trailer that is very nice, and sits within 100 yards of Lake Lavon. It makes for a great view, but the humidity is off the chart. We just got back from playing in the huge “sand box” (which is really a net less sand volleyball court), and Pawpaw is hosing the kids off outside. I can hear them squealing outside.
It’s good to get away from home on a non-business related trip. I traveled a lot the last 6 months, but almost all of it was for ministry. So a trip like this offers the chance to not think about what’s waiting at home. Tonight we will get to spend some time with fellows church planters/pastors from Mosaic Arlington. We’ll swim, cook out, and just catch up on life. And then, tomorrow, we’ll get some of the best catfish in the world as we trek back to Lubbock.
We really ought to do this more. I realized yesterday that my kids are growing up. Hahahaha, they just walked in from “showering” outside. They are running through the trailer naked and just giggling. Anyway, I was looking at Jeremiah’s face yesterday and he has changed in the last week. He’s growing up and even looks different. Our time with them will be gone before we know it. I am amazed that I spend so much time thinking about work (which will always be there and always need to be done) and not enough time with family. I’m going to make it a goal to take a family trip once a quarter, and to keep our weekly Family night sacred. After all, it does no good to reach the world and lose your family! If you ever need a place to get away to, come see us in Lubbock! We’d love to see ya!
Peace, Jase.
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August 20, 2007 at 4:55 pm
stephen
It was great spending time with your family bro.
I agree about how fast our kids are growing up. It stinks at times. Your thoughts here remind me of what really is important in life. Thanks.
August 21, 2007 at 9:33 am
marcus
Dude, you are so right. I read the huge fish article before this one and thought to myself, Man Jeremaih looks a lot older than i remember him. I know we have only been gone for 4 months but things can change is such a short time. Glad to hear you had a good vacation, and your word on Sunday was good. Hopefully we will get to see you in a couple of months, let us know how that is going.