Day One: Travel

Loaded and ready!

Although I am sure that we’ve forgotten at least a few items, I have a sense of relief that we are in the truck heading North (well, first west, then north). We had planned on leaving at five this morning, but since Roger and I didn’t go to be until after midnight, we didn’t get on the road until 6:04. The suburban is full, and I am once again thankful that God allowed us to find a suburban! The kids actually all got up on their own as we were loading last minute items and packing the truck.

I'm thankful for rest stops with playgrounds!

 As is our habit, whenever we get in the car, we prayed for our trip to Alaska. Each of the older boys took a turn praying, and it was a special encouragement to my heart to hear them pray. Garett prayed for safety in travel and that we would get to see some deer and moose. Chandler prayed that we would have enough money to get to ‘laska, and that we would be able to come back to Wisconsin!  Wyatt told us he was tired and didn’t want to pray. I love that our trip to Alaska has become their trip as well. They are excited and anxious to get there.

          We made it about twenty minutes down the road, before we heard…”How much longer to Alaska?” Oh, dear…!!! The boys have done a good job so far of traveling today, although I’m a little weary of pretending we are flying in an airplane and mom is the stewardess! (Maybe we’ll pretend we are on a train tomorrow! If it makes the hours pass by more quickly, and the children enjoy pretending, we’ll keep on doing it!)  We are planning on driving to Rapid City, South Dakota. (Update: 11/21 We arrived in Rapid City about 8pm. We would appreciate your prayers as the truck has been running rough, and we will be needing to find a mechanic to look at it.)

 For those who don’t know our itinerary, I’ve posted it below.

Day one: Travel to South Dakota                                                                                         

Day two: Wednesday…spend time with Sarah’s sister in South Dakota

Day three: Thursday…Thanksgiving in Rapid City, South Dakota

Day four: Friday…leave about 6pm at night to begin the drive to Calgary, Alberta.

Day five: Saturday…arrive in Calgary, Alberta, and spend time with Roger’s sisters and family

Day six: Sunday…church with family in Calgary

Day seven: Monday…Traveling

Day eight: Tuesday….Traveling

Day nine: Wednesday...Traveling

Day ten: Thursday…Traveling...arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska

Day eleven: Friday....arrive in Manley Hot Springs, Alaska

Our tentative date for arrival in Manley Hot Springs is November 30.

This schedule is tentative, and we make have to make some adjustments based on weather, children, etc. Please continue to pray for safety while travel, and that the vehicle will run well. Pray for the health of our family, and that we will meet people receptive to God’s Word along the way.