Let me start by saying that Zach has written an update for days 12 and 13, but we have had some technical difficulties in getting it posted. We hope to get it up as soon as possible!
For now, I'll briefly tell you about Day 14, which was Wednesday, July 2. After getting up and loading our rig with all our stuff, we spent the first part of the morning touring Valley Forge National Park, which was 5 minutes from our hotel and about 20 minutes from downtown Philly. This is where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-1778. It was intriguing to learn more about this significant time in American history, and the people who were a part of it.
We then visited the U.S. Mint in downtown Philly, and took a brief tour. Very fascintating to see how coins are designed, produced, and distributed.
We then left Philly, headed south on I-95 for Lanham, MD, which is about 10 miles from D.C. We arrived at our home about 4:30 pm, and this is where we will be based now for the next week. Did I say home? Yes, and what a great provision from God this is! We are staying at the home of Paul and Linda Mutchler. Paul is a Grace Brethren Pastor who is an acquaintance of mine. He pastors the Grace Brethren Church of Lanham. I contacted him a few weeks prior to our trip, and as he and his wfe were planning on being on vacation the exact time of our D.C. visit, he offered to let us housesit while they were away. Yaha! Their spacious and cozy home is actually the parsonage of the church. The whole church and home campus is right across the street from Capitol Bible College and Washington Bible Seminary, in a beautiful area of Lanham. We are very thankful for the Mutchler's hospitalit and generosity to let us stay in their home, and for this "over and above" provision from God!
Thursday we are off to tour the White House and get familiarized with D.C. in general.
In an upcoming post, we'll be telling you about an "exciting and adventuresome" event with had with our "Yak" cargo box while traveling south on I-95. It made for a great memory!
Bye for now - Greg
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Welcome to DC! We are really excited that you can experience this city we have grown to love. We look forward to worshipping our Lord with you on Sunday at CHBC.
Love, David & Grace
I think your day 14 was actually July 2, but, being on vacation and all, I don't blame you for getting confused. Just make sure you know tomorrow is the Forth!
I spent July 4, 1997 at the Washington Monument. Great fun. One tip -- you might want to park at a suburban Metro stop and take the Metro to the Mall. The place will be packed!
Have fun!!!
I am so excited for you to experience the 4th in DC. What fun! Can't wait to hear about it and see pics.
BTW, Ralph met with George Harton at the College and Seminary a while back. He is on the theological advisory committee and Ralph said the campus is beautiful.
Thanks, Sharon! Good catch and good tip. We like the Metro! And thanks David and Grace - we're looking forward to seeing you and worshipping together at CHBC. And thanks Lynne We want to walk around the campus before we go - it's right across the street from our home. Beautiful!
OH MY GOSH!!!! I am totally shocked right now...in a good way! :) I just read that you guys are staying at the Mutchler's house in Maryland. Well, let me just tell you that Tim's cousin, Matt married Kat Mutchler. Matt and Kat lived in Winona Lake while we were living there and Kat and I became VERY good friends! She and Matt now live in PA, but still....what a small world, huh? I know the Mutchler's aren't home, but I'm sure there are pics of Matt, Kat and their 2 little girls all over the place...I wish you could've met them. Anyway, just had to tell you that...how cool! :)
That's fun to hear, Casie. Yes it is a small world, and yes there are pics of Matt, Kat, and their two little girls (very cute!) all over the place!
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