Anticipation...

One van and trailer is sitting in the parking lot here at 6700 Sandshell, while the other one is with Jesse in Carrollton. Wes has the mini-van in his possession and the countdown continues. A couple of years ago while cruising I-20 in west Texas on a trip to Ciudad Juarez, my friend Ron Salfen asked "when are you the happiest?" I looked over at him and said "right now!"

I am the happiest when I am behind the wheel of one of Capps Van Rental's fine white vans or similar vehicle (First Pres GI's "Shake and Bake" comes to mind), loaded with a group of high school kids, and headed for a mission adventure. For me, that is a big part of what my life and ministry has been all about -- kids and mission trips. Mission Trips are one of my great passions, and I love it when I can share it with the young people of the church!

For the record -- this is going to be Grace Presbytery's 15th summer youth mission trip and 18th overall. For me, it is #14 and #17 respectively and #36 overall. I am sure that I have logged a couple of hundred thousand miles doing this. It never gets old; in fact, it is energizing. My spirit comes alive.

I am ready to hit the road. I am ready for some happiness with 31 special travelling companions. The next eleven days will be amazing!