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MISS and LA

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Day #3 on the road to Colorado:

After our grinnin’ visit with good ol’ Mark McKinnon in Alabama, we kept on truckin’ west through Mississippi and Louisiana. We don’t have much to report from our drive through those states, but I’d like to dedicate the photo below to my good friend Danny. This one’s on us, Danny!

The kids are doing pretty well, all things considered. We’ve passed the time in the van well and have really gotten into this card game called Mystery. It’s great for adults and kids.

It's Like Coming Home

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Grinnin’ with McKinnon

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Day #2 on the road to Colorado:

No trip through Alabama would be complete without a stop in CLANTON, ALABAMA. It’s located right on I-65, in between Montgomery and Birmingham.

So, who’s McKinnon and why are we grinnin? Mark McKinnon – best man in our wedding and definitely a great friend. We served together overseas for a year in Slovakia. Mark is one of the funniest men alive. You can’t be around him more than a couple of minutes without a big smile.

Mark (on right) with David and kids

Every once in a while you can see Mark in television commercial for his car/truck dealership in Clanton. No joking – if you want a serious good deal, check out McKinnon Toyota. You’ll be grinnin’ when you buy McKinnon!

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Pelham: A Special Place

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Our first stop was David’s hometown: the metropolis of Pelham, GA. 4,100 people, 3 traffic lights. The town is not without distinction, however. Once upon a time, Pelham was home to the world’s largest rural department store: The Hand Trading Company. The store was built by David’s great grandfather in 1914. You could buy everything from groceries to tractors to coffins to ice cream sundaes! The store closed in 1982 but the building still remains. Check out more info on Pelham’s web site or this entry on wikipedia.

As the welcome sign below says, Pelham really is a special town. The people really look out for one another. Strangers don’t stay strangers for long. There’s definitely a slower, “I’ve got time for you” feel from the citizens. It is one of those places where the small town atmosphere is authentic and unique.

pelham

David’s parents still live there, and had a great time with their grandkids.

Hands w/ grandkids

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On the Road

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Drive Map

Well, we’re off. We left Orlando Monday on the first leg of our journey. Click map to see our planned stops. We should have taken a photo of the loaded minivan. It was a feat.

We really appreciate your prayers for us each step along the way to our training events!