ABQ debriefing and an extended vacation.

Josh and I took a train to Albuquerque Thursday night. It was a good 16 hours. I got to watch Aladdin for the first time ever. That was pretty fantastic. Little homework was done on the train. 

Friday we arrived in Abq where Larissa picked us up from the station (not before we got to see some awesome amish people). 

Next stop was my parents house to surprise my mom. It was great, tons of hugs, nice front door, happy mothers day, I love you mom. I then proceeded to surprise the rest of my immediate family either at their places of residence or jobs. Fun for me, fun for all. I met my niece Haven for the first time!

Around 5:30 after just pulling up to the meet I got to see Heidi both run and win the 400 race. She is really fast. I may have proven to be a distraction from her race. She may or may not ave jumped up and gotten out of her starting position when she saw me. However, the Ref/Umpire(?) was gracious and allowed her to get back in stance before firing the gun. 

After the race was a "Surprise Happy Birthday Tamara Party" . It was a great time with good friends and good entertainment. Below you see Gina and Heidi hitting up the karaoke station. Emery Miller may have stolen the spotlight though (not pictured)

Saturday was good also I spent some time playing ping pong with my dad. He's gotten better and I've gotten worse. What can I say he's growing up.  Heidi got first place in the 4x400 on saturday. That makes for two races in one weekend, both first place! Good job Heidi.  

Sunday morning I went to 2nd service at CCABQ which I very much enjoyed. I had not been able to hear skip in a while, but last sunday he brought a good word on the Art of going to church. Calvary of Albuquerque has a special place in my heart and I don't see that changing any time soon. 

Soon after service got out, Josh and I decided it was a good idea to get back on the road to California. The first half of the day went well (as expected),however, about 30 miles outside of Kingman Arizona, the Saturn SC2  started having some problems and soon gave up all hope and perseverance. We were driving the little saturn that couldn't... bad idea. 

Seriously though, it's not too funny. Josh is without a car for the time being and that means added difficulty to life.

Anyway we pulled off to the next exit and got to a safe zone on the dirt road. I broke out the chips and salsa, while he took care of some "can you tow my car" business. After sitting around for a while we saw some bulls and ate more chips and salsa. 

Eventually AAA picked us up and took us to a hotel in Kingman. Not a bad adventure. Sure the cost of things was no luxury, but we did get to spend 32 hours in a hotel room catching up on homework and getting our fill of Spongebob.  Late Monday night we boarded a train from kingman and arrived in Riverside CA around 5:40 tuesday morning. Chris Picked us up and took us back to school.  

All in all it's been an exciting and extended weekend. Moral of the story; ...Actually Ihave no idea, what morals can be learned from this. Make a lot of good friends and be flexible when life doesn't happen as though you thought it might.    We don't have to praise the Lord for everything, that would be nonsensical, but we definitely can praise the Lord in everything.