North Carolina - State #23!!

So, we planned on traveling through more areas of Tennessee, however, we wanted to stay in the north as much as we could, to experience the beautiful fall weather.  Our time in Pigeon Forge, TN., was so great, and SO busy!  I was definitely looking forward to some down time. :)

The last two weeks, we stayed in a Thousand Trails Campground in Lenoir, NC.  The kids completed a TON of school work, rode bikes, played putt-putt, went on walks and had plenty of time to feel 'BORED!'  HA!

I think it is good for all of us to feel 'bored' sometimes, so that the busy, fun, exciting stuff is much more appreciated.  :)  After all, it is the people, and simple things in life, that still seem to be so profound and make the most impact in our lives. (we were able to go to the local town market in Mebane, and this sweet lady let all the kids have a toy for FREE!)  Too sweet!

We have had time to visit with some of our great friends, the Lemmons, from Charlotte, NC., and the Maxims, from Mebane, NC.  We had many meals with sweet friends, and made some new ones, too!  The Luther family, from Mebane, were also so generous and welcoming, and made us feel at home.

This is just another wonderful blessing; living on the road.  We are able to see 'old' friends who have moved away and worship with them at their church, eat a meal and fellowship in their new home!  It was a special time.

So far, North Carolina has been a really nice experience.  The weather has been in the 70's during the day, and in the 40's at night!  The leaves are all changing their colors, and it is getting us ready for the holidays.  ;)

Blessings,
Steph