Steve & Bridget Pitney: Anne's First Road Trip

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Anne's First Road Trip

This weekend we took a 4 hour drive to Springfield, Ohio. It was Anne's first road trip. I love documenting all her "firsts." I just love watching her figure things out and learn new things. She slept almost the whole way to Ohio, except for when we stopped to eat and get gas. She woke up and started to protest her being in the car seat still about 10 minutes before we got the Riley's house. She did a pretty good job sleeping during the night, even though it was a new environment. She is growing up so fast. We stayed with some friends, Mike and Sarah. Anne just loved meeting some new friends. At first, we thought that they trip would too long for Anne, but she traveled like a champ.

I don't think we had any idea just how much stuff we would have to bring with us just for her. The car is full of Wycliffe stuff, her stuff, and a few things for us. I just hope we didn't forget anything. We will probably have to do laundry if she keeps spitting up on her "spare outfits."

Steve had the joy of speaking at the morning service at Trinity Missionary Church in Springfield, OH this morning. Steve shared about who we are, what we will be doing with Wycliffe and did a message on 1 Timothy 1:5.

"But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." 1 Tim 1:5 (NASB)

τὸ δὲ τέλος τῆς παραγγελίας ἐστὶν ἀγάπη ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας καὶ συνειδήσεως ἀγαθῆς καὶ πίστεως ἀνυποκρίτου, 1 Tim 1:5 (Greek New Testament)

Everyone at the church was really great and seemed receptive to Steve's message. They also loved meeting baby Anne. She did such a great job listening to her daddy speak. We are praying that God will lead some in the church to partner with us and our ministry. We had so much fun this morning meeting everyone. Steve has known the pastor for many years since he was a counselor at Ludlow Falls.