July 17, 2009
Today marks the end of the GOSH Adventure across the USA and back. Jordan and Miranda will leave us tomorrow morning and join their parents for a family reunion near Provo, UT. Adam, Lindsey and Gunther will continue to California for his next adventure at scout camp. Lindsey and Gunther begin their California vacation in Pollock Pines with Aunt Sharla, Uncle Dave, Adam and Shiloh. Though this chapter is almost at an end, another is beginning. Thousands of miles were travelled. New things were learned every day. All of us took turns being cross, patient, happy, enthusiastic, lazy, tired, helpful and grateful. Though the trip was carefully planned, many adjustments were necessary. “To everything there is a season and a purpose under the heavens.” -Ecclesiastes
As the grandparents of these GRAND children, it has been a privilege to share these experiences together. It was a challenge in many ways but a highlight in our lives. The trip surpassed all expectations. We are grateful for the resources that made this possible—our children, combined financial means, good health, lots of stamina, and divine protection for all our days. We hope that new GOSH Adventures await us in the future. For us, we know there is no end….. Cheryl & Don
Comments form the kids.
As much as we look forward to going home to see our families, we also want to visit our extended family (YOU GUYS!). See you soon! –Lindsey
We all thank Grandma and Grandpa for making the trip much more fun and we hope that you all found our adventures as fun as we did. –Gunther
This trip was fun. –Adam
Monday, August 3, 2009
Day 22 --- Denver
July 15, 2009
Today we went to Harry Potter and the Half Blooded Prince. After the movie we first cleaned the cars, then played on the Slip ‘N’ Slide for about an hour, then we went to the pool. We played at the pool for a long time, and then we went home and dried off. After that we had dinner. After dinner we watched Hoodwinked. Finally we took pictures of the house, watched Thomas the Engine, and ended the day with S’mores.
The End…For now
P.S. Thank you for keeping us Michael
Written by Gunther/ Typed by Lindsey
Pictures by Adam and Jordan
Today we went to Harry Potter and the Half Blooded Prince. After the movie we first cleaned the cars, then played on the Slip ‘N’ Slide for about an hour, then we went to the pool. We played at the pool for a long time, and then we went home and dried off. After that we had dinner. After dinner we watched Hoodwinked. Finally we took pictures of the house, watched Thomas the Engine, and ended the day with S’mores.
The End…For now
P.S. Thank you for keeping us Michael
Written by Gunther/ Typed by Lindsey
Pictures by Adam and Jordan
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Day 21 -- Westward Ho!
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Today we started out in Independence, MO, where we quickly got in the car to head to the site of the Liberty Jail (all wearing the same clothes we had the day before… needless to say I’m sure we smell and are in dire need of a good shower) The drive was only about 10 minutes away. The LDS church has a wonderful visitor’s center there where we went and were given an informational/historical (and spiritual) tour of the events that occurred in the small prison. It was a wonderful experience and a great w
ay to start the day. The next leg of our journey would not be so “relaxed” even though we wouldn’t have to do anything but sit in a car. However, sitting in a car is quite draining, especially when you’re driving through Kansas (no offense to anyone from or living in Kansas… I just don’t particularly like it.) Anyhow today was spent getting from Kansas City, MO (Yes… Missouri, I don’t understand it either) to Aurora, CO (which is right outside of Denver and also where my Aunt Sharla and Uncle Michael live.) The trip went (or rather is going – since I’m writing this now in the car) quicker than previously thought. We crossed the border into Colorado at the quite respecta
ble hour of 6PM. Other than that there hasn’t been much to report. Grandpa learned that the meaning of life is 42, Grandma enjoyed a Starbucks, Adam finally got to sit in the middle seats for an extended period of time, Jordan read, Lindsey read (there was a lot of reading… and watching movies), Gunther played chess and watched movies, and I reached a new level of clarity about my own life while reading Eat, Pray, Love in the back of a Suburban in the middle of Kansas. Funny how that sometimes happens ;) Love you all and wishing you the best. I’ll see you soon…
ay to start the day. The next leg of our journey would not be so “relaxed” even though we wouldn’t have to do anything but sit in a car. However, sitting in a car is quite draining, especially when you’re driving through Kansas (no offense to anyone from or living in Kansas… I just don’t particularly like it.) Anyhow today was spent getting from Kansas City, MO (Yes… Missouri, I don’t understand it either) to Aurora, CO (which is right outside of Denver and also where my Aunt Sharla and Uncle Michael live.) The trip went (or rather is going – since I’m writing this now in the car) quicker than previously thought. We crossed the border into Colorado at the quite respecta
ble hour of 6PM. Other than that there hasn’t been much to report. Grandpa learned that the meaning of life is 42, Grandma enjoyed a Starbucks, Adam finally got to sit in the middle seats for an extended period of time, Jordan read, Lindsey read (there was a lot of reading… and watching movies), Gunther played chess and watched movies, and I reached a new level of clarity about my own life while reading Eat, Pray, Love in the back of a Suburban in the middle of Kansas. Funny how that sometimes happens ;) Love you all and wishing you the best. I’ll see you soon…Written By: Miranda
Pictures By: Miranda
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