1st Fall Trip of 2011

In warm September we set out on our first convention trip for 2011. Our first stop was Spartanburg, South Carolina where we exhibited our new Positive Action Preschool Bible curriculum for the very first time. The response to this colorful and well done curriculum has been very positive and encouraging.

Then we traveled on to beautiful Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where we had several days of rest and relaxation before the next convention. At this convention we were able to spend time with Kristy and Brian and other dear friends. Here is Connie fellowshipping with Tona Mae Walker, Kristy's mother-in-law and our longtime friend.
We also had the privilege of hearing Kristy deliver several of her workshops. She is a convention favorite every year as is evidenced by this picture with a packed room of about 100.
During these two weeks we camped in our 5th wheel and enjoyed some good times. I was even able to try out my birthday gift from Chad and Jen. It is a dandy headlamp flashlight that allows me to deal with trailing unhooking in the dark. I love it!
But we did encounter a bit of adversity. While in Spartanburg we experienced very heavy rains that caused our trailer awning to collapse. The workcamper at our campground was kind and helpful, and he temporarily repaired the awning so that we could get the trailer back to Rocky Mount for permanent repairs.
While in Gatlinburg we did some sightseeing and typical tourist activities. We especially enjoyed the Breakfast Jamboree Show put on by The Blackwoods. The singing group is led by the son of the original leader of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet. It was a fun time.
We also had the opportunity to hang out with Kristy and Brian for the latter part of the week. They even took me out to celebrate my birthday -- again! Great pizza.
We also had to find a good coffee shop for Brian. Well, we actually all enjoyed the cozy coffee house on the Parkway in historic Gatlinburg.
Our final night was capped off with a warm campfire and marshmellow roast. Actually Kristy directed us in the making of S'mores. It was a beautiful evening. Twin Creek RV Resort is one of our favorite places.