On the Dash

We're back... too bad, really, as vacation is so much more enjoyable than everyday life. It was a great time.

Karen started the trip with a gift for me... Dashboard Jesus... what a blessing and a treasure. She thought it would be good to use in the rental car even before I got home, but then we realized that truly, sitting Him on my tray table would be a VERY wise way to start the trip.

Fortunately, the police officer from PA who was sitting in the seat next to us agreed. I wondered if PERHAPS I would be allowed to keep my tray table down during take-off, as it was the throne for DJ, and indeed, it seemed almost possible that the Flight Attendants were NOT going to even SEE the tray table in the down position - this may be due to the fact that the Holy Spirit was blinding their eyes to keep us safe (although the 7 year old girl across the aisle and ONE ROW UP kept giving me dirty looks - she must be a first born - the Rules Follower!)... I thought if the Flight Attendant realized that it was actually JESUS who was sitting on the tray table, they may give me permission ... but his very forceful strut up the aisle at the last minute frightened even ME, and the 7 year old got her wish.

However, this did not stop DJ from protecting us. And he continued to speak to me in a very real way about the sins of Karen - sitting in the back of her father's truck without her seatbelt... I feel this is a real sin... testing the grace of God AND requiring the angels to have to pay extra close attention to her ... and I kept TELLING her that this was what DJ was telling me... she kept rebelling.

Honestly, it was a great trip - so thankful for a friend with a husband who not only said yes take the time off, but helped us make the arangements. And what fun to get to know her parents better. Her DAD is a Naval Academy Grad! (yes, I am very impressed) For a wonderful re-cap, you can check Karen's blog - she wrote it true, AND has a slide show!