Missing Pages: Gypsy Reflection #2

We're home! That statement brings with it the sure knowledge that we are no where near full time RVing! Boy howdy was it good to get home. Over the miles and hours on the road we talked about our take aways from the rally.
Me: Did I tell you I fell in love with our "next" rig, honey?
Him: Me too. But I sure liked the toy haulers.
Me: We don't have any toys, hun.
Him: But the storage is a plus.
Me: The living space shrinks in a toy hauler.
Him: But we have stuff to haul.
And so it goes.
Me: I love traveling the country to see different places.
Him: Me too.
Me: My back and butt is numb (after 6 hours on the road)
Him: What butt?
Owweee
Him: What did you think of the SOWERS information?
Me: Servants On Wheels Ever Ready?
Him: I could see us doing that in retirement.
Me: Agreed, traveling to a destination for a month of serving through a Christian non-profit would be fulfilling and help out other service organizations.
Meaningful
Him: But what about that toy hauler?
Me: (face palm)

I love my man...have for 48 years. We travel companionably together and laugh often at stupid things. That's the joy of a long marriage.

On a different note... A man asked an interesting question at one of our rally dinners. "Why did most of the RV manufacturers come to northern Indiana to establish their businesses?" I think the percentage of units shipped across the country from Indiana is high, like 80-85%. The answer is the Amish and Mennonite communities that have settled in this area. I was reading in Genesis 18: 17-19 God retelling Abraham this, "...all the nations of the world are going to find themselves blessed through him (Abraham)." When a God-honoring people are present with their integrity, honesty and exemplary work ethic, they influence the area. Their craftsmanship is evident as you walk in their furniture stores or bite into a fry or moon pie.
They are an example to all Christians that faith is a walk, not just talk, a culture changer. As tourists we were warned that businesses closed on Sunday in the area; not only Amish businesses but the whole area shut down. That speaks louder than words to any culture that seeks to influence.

I digress and need to move my day along with "walk, not talk/write". BTW - the title is a play on words because we own a Grand Design Reflection 303RLS.

Let me know what you think of my rambling.
Nancy