Take Me Out To The Ball Game

On the first day of our coast to coast road trip Tom found someone even taller than him. The real Randy Johnson "the Unit" is 6'10" but this guy was GIGANTIC. Chase Field was a very comfortable 77 degrees with the retractable roof closed. However, the Diamondbacks melted down in the 9th inning to the Nationals and lost 5 to 1. We thank our hosts Carl and Lisa Doot for the awesome seats and great time.

We zipped through Arizona and arrived in Las Cruses, New Mexico in time for lunch with CRU missionary, Ashen Schumpelt.  For years we have been supporters of Ashen and the work she does with the Native American Indians at New Mexico State University. It was so great to finally meet her in person and hear all the exciting ways that God is using her there. We were blessed by her sweet spirit and passion for The Lord. You go girl, where the Spirit leads! 

              Lunch at the historic town of Mesilla was tasty. Now it's "Andele, Tomas" onward to Texas

                            Sweet gas prices makes it less painful to fill up thirsty Blue Boy

    Beautiful blooming cactus and a nice place to rest for the night. So far so good in Texas. 

Praise God for a great start to our trip.