Today, Connie and I are finishing the packing of the 5th-wheel and then I will hook up so that Connie can get the feel of towing the trailer.  She drove the truck home from her place yesterday just to see how it feels.  We pull out in the morning.  Yahoo!!!  I can't believe we have been talking about this trip for a year and now the day to leave is tomorrow.  I hope the trip, itself, doesn't go that fast.

We had such a good time in Placerville with fellow rv'ers, Marlene and Arleen where we helped Arleen celebrate her birthday with a couple of other ladies.  We were so pleasantly surprised when Arleen presented both Connie and I with fancy little containers that held amethyst stones and a clear, quarts crystal.  The meaning of the amethyst stones are to alleviate mental stress, anxiety and trouble on our long trip.  The quarts crystal amplifies the power of the amethyst.  So with those in hand, our adventure is off to a very positive start.

Next, the ladies gave us a beautiful, framed prayer in poem form to hang in the trailer.  Brought both Connie and I to tears to think that these women would go to such a search to find something this beautiful and appropriate.  It reads as follows:

   Bless our Little Trailer, Lord,
     And us who sleep within it.
Please watch and keep us from all harm
   Through every mile and minute.

Oh, guide the hands of she who drives,
     And help her keep alert.
   Let no disturbance come along,
       And accidents avert.

And when we reach a camping place
     We know we'll find you there.
       Your spirit is within us, Lord,
         Your love is everywhere.

The walls are close in this small room,
             And closer drawn are we
   To eat and sleep and play and pray
           Wherever we may be.

        Our mode of living is relaxed,
        But grace is asked the same,
Lord, bless our food and those who eat,
           We ask in Jesus name.

We put our trust in you, dear Lord,
       When hiking on the trails.
We know that you will guide our steps
        With love that never fails.

 There we observe your handiwork,
         Earth's beauty all around,
Our thoughts are lofty as the clouds,
           Our feet upon the ground.

And when the time has come to leave
      And we must homeward travel,
        We've added to the memories
           That one day we'll unravel.

   So bless our little trailer, Lord,
      And fill it with your peace,
     That when we enter in its door
     Our cares and worries cease.

See what I mean?  How dear is that?  So for today, until next posting, be happy, be well and be nice to everyone.
Jane and Connie