You Can't Always Judge A Book By Its Cover

We struggled with our RV Park choices when we moved back to Colorado Springs.

Most RV parks are very nice but also very pricey. They cater more to tourists in this area and not to long term RVers like us.

We looked at several other parks but none seemed to fit our needs. The location of one park was not conveniently located to my new job. So we finally decided on a mobile home/RV park where my parents stayed a few years ago when they lived in their motorhome.

Steve didn't like this park and really didn't want to live here. But it is centrally located; a convenient commute to work and to visit my family; and very affordable. We moved in on June 9th and agreed to a one month trial.

It is now November 1st and we still live here. We've met some nice neighbors and feel settled. God has blessed and protected us.

Many times we don't want to choose something because of its looks.

But you can't always judge a book by it's cover.

Traveling with a Pet

Our dog, Little Bit, loves to travel with us.

The center console of our truck makes a perfect "seat" for her. A few pillows and blankets make it the right height and she can see out the windows.

Her favorite spot in the truck? One of our laps with the window down, her head out and ears flying. She just loves it!

One Year Anniversary

Next week we celebrate our one year anniversary in the RV. How time flies!

Living in the RV simplied the move and made it more enjoyable! :)

For the most part this past year has been a good journey and we are no worse for the wear.

Will we still be living in the RV this time next year? God only knows!

The Trip to Colorado Springs

Our trip from Fenton, MO to Colorado Springs was quite an adventure!

After a stop at MidWest RV for some quick repairs on the RV, we left Fenton on Thursday morning, May 1st. Driving through Kansas City held it's challenges. (I followed Steve in the car.) I sang most of the way and barely had a voice by the time we reached the KOA campground in Lawrence, KS that evening! :)

We went to bed and woke up to the sound of thunder and a strong wind rocking the 5th wheel. Steve and I clung to each other in bed and prayed for about 15 minutes until the storm moved over us. The next day we heard that Lawrence had been under a tornado warning with 60-70 mi hr winds! We thanked God for His protection.

On Friday, May 2nd we left Lawrence and headed for the KOA in WaKeeney, KS about 275 miles away. The last few hours of our trip we battled 35-40 mi hour winds with gusts much higher. I prayed continually as I followed Steve in the car and watched 18 wheelers being blown all over the road as they tried to pass him. From my vantage point it seemed there were several near misses between the tractor trailers and our RV. Again, I thanked God over and over for His mercy and protection. At the KOA in WaKeeney that night, the wind continued to howl and we were rocked to sleep by the swaying of the RV.

On Saturday, May 3rd we took off for Colorado Springs. After a few hours the winds decreased and the trip was much more enjoyable. I did have to smile when I noticed snow on the ground in Goodland, KS and in eastern Colorado. After all it was already May!! :) We arrived at Mom and Dad's in good spirits in the early afternoon. I was so happy to finally be here and know we wouldn't have to make the trip across Kansas again any time soon!