the open road

The warm(ish) winds and sunny skies of springtime were practically begging me to go on a road trip. So the opportunity to join my co-worker and friend, Kelsey, on a multi-state journey to celebrate the wedding of another co-worker and friend was not something I could pass up. 

We dubbed our mileage and minutes #boldadventures, a theme inspired by the fortune pictured above from my meal the day before we left town. We shared many laughs (particularly my rendition of Hanson's 'Mmmbop'), tender moments, and new experiences along the way.

While we observed many interesting sights from our car windows, the final destination of our journey was Oklamhoma. Our site-seeing included the National Weather Center (I am a bit of a radar geek), Oklahoma University, and the Oklahoma City National Memorial. It was a striking visual representation of the  instanteous change which took place at 9:02 am that fateful April morning in 1995. 

The obvious highlight of the trip was the blessed union of our dear Betsy and Scott. It was such a treat to celebrate their love with friends and family, rejoicing in the special gift God has giving us through the practice of marriage. A favorite moment of mine was when guests had the opportunity to lay hands on the couple in prayer, commissioning them onward in the quest of Kingdom loving and living. 

The people, the scenery, and the memories of the open road are what makes a trip successful. And this journey was a reminder to me that sometimes you just need to get away, out of your comfort zone, and do something different. Springtime is a season of new life, fresh opportunity, and bold adventures. Embrace it!