From the Pastor - July 2017
I don’t usually like surprises. It probably stems from my preference to be in control. The trips my family took when I was growing up consisted of getting in the station wagon and heading in some general direction. Often, we did not have specific plans. Instead, we “discovered” our vacations by stopping periodically at rest areas and picking up brochures for local points of interest. My parents never reserved a hotel room more than one day in advance. We were spontaneous and flexible. Our vacations were “footloose and fancy-free.” As an adult, I would rather know exactly where I am going and have assurances that I will have a place to rest my travel-worn body at the end of the day. I learned this lesson from the year I visited Grand Tetons National Park. The campground was full, and I had to drive over an hour outside the park for an available campsite in a nearby national forest. I vowed never to let that happ...