Day 16 - June 3 - ABQ to Moriarity, NM

Day 16 - June 3 - ABQ to Moriarity, NM (40 miles)

We tackled that big mountain today, and with no saddle bags to weight us down, we were able to reach Moriarity in under 4 hours, before noon -- which is always our goal.

We are staying with the Schwebach family, who own and operate a farm, growing all kinds of vegetables.  In fact, in this area, their produce is famous!  The four children:  Nathan, Ellysia, Dominic and Adelaida are a lot of fun, and very talented!  Dean & Ive, have lead a house church for many years, so we have a lot in common with the simple church structure we use in Taiwan!

What a blessing a home filled with love is!  What a blessing Christian hospitality is?  We even had fresh milk straight from the cow with our cookies!

I'd love to write more, but it is time for dinner and it smells delicious!  I'll post some pictures with this tomorrow!  We'll be on a cattle ranch in Santa Rosa!

Thank you for praying!
Dave, Luey & Andy

Day 15 - June 2 - Albuquerque (Rest Day)

Day 15 - June 2 - Albuquerque (Rest Day)

I wrote a nice long blog update yesterday, but apparently forgot to click "Publish."  Still learning.

We had a wonderful time with Ron & Joy Hunter.  They were awesome hosts.  They even helped us set up a place to stay in Moriarty, and also volunteered to drive our bags over the mountains.  What a blessing!

On the Lord's Day, we also shared at the Hoffmantown Church, with Ron & Joy's large SS class.  Afterward, we visited a mega-church, Calvary Church of ABQ.  Luey & Andy were amazed!

Later, we joined with Ron & Joy's daughter, Jennifer, and her family.  We had strawberry shortcake!  It was a great day.

As I typed the original blog, I related what Paul said "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." (Phil 3:13b-14)  But, what if what is ahead is a big old mountain?  From whom will we draw our strength?  The same God who made that mountain can also provide all that we need to face the road ahead -- without FEAR!  How hard it is to not to be afraid?

Thank you for praying!
Dave, Luey & Andy