Almost there....

We are almost to Louisville. The past two days have been on the road - zipping by acres and acres of corn and soy bean crops! I cannot believe all the corn planted here. Even the farming guy was impressed. The kids have endured and survived the truck- so far the bickering has been limited- but there have been moments! I am thankful for the DVD player and music. Keith and I are coping with our backs- we usually have our dose of meds and carry on. The GPS has been an asset to the trip- it has only let us down when we wanted to find a Starbucks that had closed down- I was not pleased- a good coffee can keep you going!

We stopped in Cedar Rapids, South Dakota last night and experienced a dodgy buffet across the road from our hotel. I was hoping that we would not call it the barf-et by morning! Luckily all our tummies were fine. Tonight we are in Edinburgh, Indiana at a hotel right beside a massive outlet mall. Keith wonders if I planned this stop, but nope- just the way it worked out! Of course we got here too late to shop- oh well!

So tomorrow is the big day- arrive in Louisville! I know the kids are excited, but there is SO much to do and figure out! I am once again looking forward to seeing how God will provide and trusting in His good plans! Our kids are really excited to meet a family from NZ and their 4 kids. The dad attends SBTS and 3 of their kids attend the same school I am hoping to get our 3 into. I'm still amazed at how we met this family- God is so cool!

We are grateful for a safe trip so far, good roads, nice hotels (with pools) and the fact that we are still laughing with each other! There have been a few moments when the "special seat" in the back of the truck has been offered to a un-cooperative child- but so far no-one has needed to "ride the bike" in the back!

P.S. the photo of the river is the mighty MISSISSIPPI! It was impressive to drive over!

Thank you for your prayers and love. Miss you all at home!

Hanson Family