Welcome

Hey, welcome to A New Kind of Pilgrimage. It seems like we’re down to the wire as we head off on Monday morning around 8 AM. The first day should be 10 hours in the car or so to Rochester, NY where I have family. I think a trip like this is good at least once in everyone’s life. First you have to realize how much stuff you really do not need. (Kent and I have it down to about 6 Rubbermaid totes and that includes camping gear.) Secondly, you have to have faith that things will work themselves out. God is a lot bigger than we are and we can’t think of everything (though our parents have tried for us).

All told, we’re both really excited. I know that we will meet God in some unlikely places and as long as we can walk into every situation with an open mind our time will be fruitful. Doesn’t make the idea of living out of a car for 10 months rosier but I think that will be part of the fun as well. The next two days are going to be spent with family, our girlfriends, and doing the little last minutes before hitting the road. Check back here often and we’ll keep you updated on where and how we are.

God’s Peace, Eric :p