Wednesday, March 18, 2009

On the Road Again . . .


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In about 4 weeks Tom and I will be on another road trip. I can’t believe we are moving again. When we moved to Dallas (Oct. 2008), Tom drove a truck and our car was in a car carrier. This time will be different.

Tom’s last chemo treatment is April 13th. Driving a truck is not an option because I can’t drive one of those huge trucks with a car carrier. The driving would be too hard on Tom, so I’ll do most of the driving.

We are using PODS to move our belongings. PODS are storage containers that are delivered to your home. You load them up and they deliver the PODS to your destination. It’s the easiest way for us to move. Here’s the catch – it takes about 2 weeks for our stuff to get to NY. That leaves us without a home for that long. What to do? The answer is simple - road trip!!!

We'll be leaving on April 17th. I’m excited because we will be stopping along the way to visit with friends and family (see the above map). Our first stop in Louisiana is the only place we don’t know anyone. It is not the most direct route to New York from Dallas, TX, but it will be fun.

If there is an internet connection, I will let you know along the way where we are and what we’re up to.

I am very excited to stop and spend some time with people we love. Pictures will be taken and blog posts will be written.

I can’t wait! Road trips rock!

© Nadine Zawacki 2009

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24 comments:

Susan said...

What fun!!! I love road trips.
Susan

Dawn said...

Maybe you can run across some blog friends on the way - that would be fun!

Re your comment today - that would be fun indeed!

Brenda said...

How fun to just take your time getting there and not having to worry about the big truck.
I admire you for being able to move again so soon. Having to move so far twice in 6 months wears me out just thinking about it!

Jill said...

You're coming right through ATL! I wish y'all could make a pit-stop so we can meet. Let me know!

Dawn said...

Wish you were coming south before you head north and east!!! Who knows... maybe I'll just have to come see you in NY if you don't make it down here.

I'm praying for you! Blessings!

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Looking forward to your posts along the way! Will be praying for a great time of travel and visiting as well as safety.

Shionge said...

Hey Nadine, this is absolutely wonderful :) I can see myself doing that, have a wonderful time.

PS: I ordered your book this morning :) Can't wait now, sorry for the delay though.

Scarlet said...

I am so excited for you! I would love to head out on such an adventure!

Amydeanne said...

wow! that is hard to believe! at least it shouldn't be hard to pack up! :)
I'll be praying for Thom and you both through this next round.

Bex said...

i've always wondered about those pods. have fun on your trip!

j said...

You are leaving on my birthday! It's always been a particularly nice day for me :) so I think your trip will be blessed.

Prayers for Tom as he continues his treatment and prayers for traveling grace for the both of you.

KarenW said...

Looks like you'll be going west of me. Let me know if you're anywhere near Richmond . . . but then again, if you stop by all your bloggy friends' places, you might never arrive in NY!

Lala's world said...

we are going to do a mini road trip tomorrow, I am so excited!

have fun on yours! so excited for what God has in store for you guys!

Anonymous said...

How exciting! You are right road trips totally rock. Be blessed and safe!

United Studies said...

Well, if you happen to pass through Northern Virginia, let me know!! I would love to meet up. Let me know what stops you'll make in VA, if you do.

Marla said...

I hope you have a great time on your road trip. I hope that Tom is doing ok, despite the effects of the chemo treatments.

Jen(n) said...

Can't wait to see you... I will try my hardest to share you with the Thompson clan... but will admit that I want you all to myself :)

Louise said...

FUN I love road trips!
Hope you have a great time and I can't wait to hear your updates :)
L

Anonymous said...

I'm looking forward to hearing all your adventures along the way! Sounds like it will be memorable!!!

Steph said...

Wow--how fun! :)

If you decide to detour up through the Shenandoah Valley of VA (I-81), please let me know...I would LOVE to meet you in person!

Enjoy your road trip!! Hope you can blog along the way and keep us posted on your progress.

Blessings!

Italian Bird said...

I'm praying for a safe road trip!
Have fun!
PS I read your book and I love it. What a great story!

Christina said...

I hope your trip goes well. I will pray that you have fun and arrive safely.

palmtreefanatic said...

wow! Road trips make me sleepy
I hope all goes well!

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

Hey looK! You will be coming right through my neck of the woods...teh Ham, asin Birmingham!
Have a safe trip! Godspeed.