So we are on day 2 of our westward migration which is at a standstill currently as the trailer is being repaired. We're all praying that today will go smoother than yesterday! Yesterday we had 3 yes count them, 3 blow outs on the trailer we are pulling. Fortunately there were no accidents or injuries. That is pretty amazing considering the odds. A miracle really.
The next crisis was when we got into Albuquerque. My in-laws are driving my Jeep pulling a small trailer. Eric attached a large plastic cargo box behind the Jeep that came loose and started dragging while they were driving in a single lane construction area. Eric and I noticed they weren't behind us and pulled to the side to wait, not knowing what had happened. At that point it was late and we were all feeling the exhaustion of the day begin to set in. The worst possible scenarios began running through our heads as we waited and repeatedly called them. We finally heard from them and learned what had happened, much to our relief everyone again was ok. One more miracle.
I've been getting a lot of, "should've stayed in Oklahoma" comments. Admittedly this was not how I had envisioned this trip. I was hoping this would be a fun, exciting trip for us and we've had fun in spite of the inconveniences. We saw a beautiful lightening storm. The girls were thrilled to be able to meet some horses that were being let out to stretch. They had come from a rodeo in Farmville and were traveling home to Indiana, a 32 hour drive.
Overall everyone has kept a good attitude. Sometimes you just have to laugh and give up on trying to make things happen the way you want them too.
The next crisis was when we got into Albuquerque. My in-laws are driving my Jeep pulling a small trailer. Eric attached a large plastic cargo box behind the Jeep that came loose and started dragging while they were driving in a single lane construction area. Eric and I noticed they weren't behind us and pulled to the side to wait, not knowing what had happened. At that point it was late and we were all feeling the exhaustion of the day begin to set in. The worst possible scenarios began running through our heads as we waited and repeatedly called them. We finally heard from them and learned what had happened, much to our relief everyone again was ok. One more miracle.
I've been getting a lot of, "should've stayed in Oklahoma" comments. Admittedly this was not how I had envisioned this trip. I was hoping this would be a fun, exciting trip for us and we've had fun in spite of the inconveniences. We saw a beautiful lightening storm. The girls were thrilled to be able to meet some horses that were being let out to stretch. They had come from a rodeo in Farmville and were traveling home to Indiana, a 32 hour drive.
Overall everyone has kept a good attitude. Sometimes you just have to laugh and give up on trying to make things happen the way you want them too.
That first picture is really cute. And it's not all necessarily a bad sign. My wedding dress was ruined 6 weeks before, our photographer was 2.5 hours late, and my lovely outdoor wedding got weather from hell for it's first gift. I'd like to think marrying Michael wasn't as bad of a decision as all these signs pointed to.
ReplyDeletelove the pictures of the girls with the horse in the background.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have finally make is safe to Tuscon and enjoying the new adventures ahead of you.
Tell the girls we say "Hi"...and hope to see you soon.
Patricia S