HELLO 2009

From the ENDEAVOR Crew: We wish you all a prosperous and healthy 2009.

We arrived in Livingston, Tx. around 4 pm on Tuesday,12/30..we have landed at the R&L Ranch in Rainbow End RV park. THANK YOU Ralph and Lorreta for the invitation. On the way down we enjoyed the "wally world" campground at Malvern,Ak. We also found gas in Northeast Texas for $1.29 per gallon (great)

We have a made a New Year Resolution to post once a week at least and include a ton more of the interesting pictures of things we encounter or do.


We will return to Branson for Chaplains Training Jan 14, 16, 19-21 2009. and we should be staying in the mission house at the School of the Ozarks..

May GOD Blessing follow you and yours in NEW YEAR

and HUGS plenty from The LOngs on the road,, Judy and John

SHORT NOTE

GREETINGS from The Endeavor:


We arrived back in Branson around 8p.m. last night... unloaded Ltle Red----Made sure we had water nor found any other problems...


Today we slept in ---HOOOray. Then the forecast wasn't favorable to do much, we had discussed the idea of heading unto Livingston today,,as our plans here in Branson have changed.. We won't be starting the Chaplains Training, for Christian Resort Ministries,Intl, now until Jan. 14th,16th and 19th-21st according to Karen Gregory,whom we are to take the training with.


Sunday forecast looks more contussive to traveling.. se we plan on starting out around 8:30 am and drive 6 hours then find a local "camp walley world" for the night then finish the trip on Monday mornig.... We have alerted the card players to be preparred for our invassion on Monday evenning.


So again remember us as we travel , that we don't encounter any major problems or weather.


We want to THANK all who shared some time with us NOMADS at their homes.


May the NEW YEAR (2009) find GODS BLESSINGS in abundance for each of you..

and may each of you share our virtural HUGS
but look foward to receiving actual ones when our roads intersect with yours.


The Longs-On the Road---Judy and John


ohh yes the Traveling cats say it is ssooooooooooo good to be home.

WE'RE OUT OF HERE

Dear Friends:::
We hope that each of you had a Merry Christmas and a great time with friends and family as we have.

As we begin our trek back to the ENDEAVOR,setting in Branson. Please pray for continued traveling mercies.... I felt the prayers being answered earlier in the week while in Davenport where I spun out on an entrance ramp to the interstate, but I managed to get control just as I was approaching the edge of the ravine.... On the way to get Rich on Wednesday we saw over 40 vehicles stranded along the Interstate.. but we managed just fine THANK YOU JESUS and ALL OF YOU for those prayers...

We will be leaving around 7:30 am Friday to go get the TRAVELING CATS from their vacation home( I bet they will have a tale to tell also) then onto Marengo with a visit to Dr. office to retrive a forgotten item.
THEN heading SOUTH,,, maybe a surprize visit to good friends new home sh! sh!


Will post more when we arrive in Branson..


GOD BLESS
and Our Hugs

The Longs-Judy and John

HAVE WE LOST OUR MINDS- - - - AGAIN!!!!!

Season Greetings from IOWA!!!!!!

After seeing a fantastic performance of the WISSMANN FAMILY in Branson, on Saturday Morning, we loaded Litl Red and headed for Iowa. We made the trip across Missouri with out any major weather problems. We did encounter some ice and snow as we approached the Iowa line. We arrived at our motel in Marengo around 10: p.m. (not bad only about 8 1/2 hrs. and 435 miles.)

On Sunday we awoke to -12 temperatures and blowing snow, but we continued onto Belle Plaines' Christ United Methodist Church (our home church) to worship with them in the 8:30 worship. Only around 35 there due too weather... sorry we missed so many hugs.

We then had a quick cup of Hot Chocolate at the LINCOLN CAFE, then headed out to the assisted living center and lunch with Loretta Cronbaugh ,her son and daughter-in-law Lowell and Nelda joined us. We then visited and even joined in the weekly church services there at the center.

After lunch we had a brief visit with Jim and Cindy Weldon, finding Jim in good spirits. We then stopped by the Hinschburger Home and found Terri Jo and Kurt to spend some time with and received some friendly chat and hugs.... is so good to catch up with dear friends. Then Sue and John Grieder, invited us to stay and have a quick bite to eat for the evening meal.

On Monday, Judys doctor appointment got moved to the afternoon. So since we have the TRAVELING CATS along and needed to take them to the animal motel (Vets in Belle Plaine) for a little vacation from us. We ventured out into the north county for a visit at the Richard and Cheryl Cibula Ranch where we had another great visit and exchange of hugs.. we even made up out of their drive on the 3rd try!!!!! lol.

Dr. Findlater visit went pretty much the way we anticipated... am armed with updated prescriptions. sent away with see you in the spring. Always a food visit with a medical professional who understand what and WHY you are doing things.

We made it to Davenport in the early evening and gathered up Johns kids and checked into the motel for 2 days of CHRISTMAS Sharing.

Please Pray for safe travels as we are going to be traveling about 22o miles tomorrow to Judy's boys and the weather isn't sounding too pleasurable for such a trip.


May God continue to Bless each and every one''


HUGs from Judy and John

THE AMAZON LINE HAS RUN OUT---YEAH!!!!!

As of 10:30 p.m. 12/17/08 John is retired again.... and boy is more r&r needed sorely. He worked on the gift wrapping shipping line, placing the outgoing shipping cartons into the sealer for the delivery trucks (or maybe they were actually Santa's sleigh).He spent the last week there.

Between the cold (which brought frozen water line,at the pump in the holding tank. Then the circuit broad in the refrigerator went out so we have not had any refrigeration since Tuesday. We will be leaving Elk City State Park early Friday morning shortly after daybreak.We have an appointment at Camping World, near Springfield, Mo. around 10:30 am, then unto Turkey Hollow Campground near Branson . Today we had a drizzle rain and fog ALL day.

As there will be many RVers leaving here this week -end, along with many holiday travelers, please remember all travelers along with your daily prayers this week.

After the Wissmann Family Christmas Show in Branson on Saturday morning, the little Red Toyota is moving towards eastern Iowa. So if you see a red blurr go past wave and be careful (you won't know which one of us may be driving).

We don't know when we will be back online, so we hope that everyone has a Wonderful Holiday Season and everyone that has pecan pie, please eat an extra piece for John.

We are excited that we will get to pass out some special HUGs while we are in Iowa. We are even more excited about the NEW opportunity that GOD has presented for us, as CHAPLAINS with CHRISTIAN RESORT MINISTRIES, Intl.....BUT We are not completely giving up on NOMADS. as we have 3 projects (3 weeks each) coming up in Texas, beginning in late January.

MAY GOD GRANT YOU ALL YOUR WISHES
and BLESS each one.

HUGS from John and Judy ----THE LONGS-ON THE ROAD
and
Holiday MEOWS from Bamm-Bamm and Pebbles-THE TRAVELING CATS.

EXHAUSTION HAS SET IN----- FOR THE ENDEAVOR CREW

SEASON GREETINGS FROM ENDEAVOR CREW:

Hola, Hi, Howdy, Hey, just remembering the different ways we have greeted ya'all this past year.....It has been a VERY rewarding experience for the most part. Have met and worked with a lot of new friends, spent some time (how be it way too short) with a lot of old friends and family.

John's time is winding down at Amazon (only 4 more scheduled working nights 10 hours each, but who is counting) HE has finally figured out, for the most part, how to stow away the incoming merchandise. Then on his overtime night he was on the receiving dock checking items in by the pallet load....a good night here was 8000 to 8500 cases, notice the was cause Thurs/Friday they did 13000. A note in the Express letter says they are getting 30% more production from 1/3 the employees. Who says Old folks can't work.:-)

Judy has spent this week preparing for the craft show over in Edna, Ks. which was today, She made enough money that we can attend the farewell Mexican Dinner tomorrow at Coffeyville, after the CHRISTIAN RESORTS MINISTRIES, final RV worship experience under the Bakers.PLEASE PRAY for them and all the others that are trying to beat the predicted rain/ice/snow storm Sunday Evening That all who have left in the last couple of days and those leaving tomorrow have save traveling, Judy is still having up and down days medically, bearing along better a lot.

We will be leaving Elk City State Park on Thurs the 18th, taking the RV over to Branson, catch the WISSMANN FAMILY Christmas in Branson final performance on Sat. Morning, then off for IOWA ( are we in our right minds, but family and friends deserve the effort) following the show.. John says it is only 425 miles if we use the BACK ROADS some. Arriving in Marengo between 7:30 p.m. and 9; p.m. They will find a comfy bed awaiting them at the SUDBURY MOTEL. Then should be attending the early worship service at CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Belle Plaine, Ia.------hoping to see LOTS of FRIENDS there.

Monday we will be visiting Dr. Findlater, at Marengo, for our semi-annual check over. Then dash down to Davenport , , for Christmas Celebration for John's Children on Monday afternoon, til the Morning of the 24th. We then load up Little Red and head to Independence, IA. gather up Rich, then push unto Iowa City , spend the next day or 2 with Andy. Then return Rich to Indy. Then start our trip back towards Branson and "home on wheels" the Traveling Cats. AND MUCH NEEDED R&R. Til the Jan. 7th for the beginning Chaplain training for CHRISTIAN RESORT MINISTRIES, Intl.--- We will be there til Jan.15th then head towards the Border with stops along the way, as we have 14 days in which to travel the 400+ miles.


We just want to remind everyone for the REASON we celebrate THE SEASON that it is the TIME that JESUS came to be born in the flesh so that WE ALL could have everlasting life.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

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.... like CHRISTIAN RESORT MINISTRIES, INTERNATIONAL.

That's right. Now, if you use GoodSearch search engine, instead of others such as Google, and designate CRM Int'l as your charity, each search will generate approximately $.01 for CRM. The GoodSearch FAQ page will answer any question you might have.

You will find the CRM/GoodSearch link in the menu on the right. We would greatly appreciate your participation in this great way to raise funds for our ministry.

Not only will your searches contribute to CRM, but there is a GoodShop link on the GoodSearch page, at the bottom, that has many well known online stores (Wal-Mart, Amazon, Overstock, etc.) where we all do a lot of our shopping anyway. When you use GoodShop when making your online purchases, the store gives a percentage to CRM from your purchase?

We would ask that you all should check out this unique opportunity for our special causes and maybe even consider it for yours/

To Each and Everyone GODs Blessing and Good Tidings.
And don't forget to get your Holiday HUGS from us LONGS ON THE ROAD ,,Judy and John

AN OPEN LETTER

Dear Santee Claws:

We Traveling Cats have been really, really, really good this year. We don't make messes in the Motocasa.

We stay inside(most of the time) like good 'kids' should do, so we don't track in mud and dirt.

I eat all of my food with out fussin' and pebbles gets a few left overs.

We usually go and stay out of the way when the motor starts up,

We also don't beg for our special treats.

Which brings me to what we would like for Christmas:
I would love some more new cat nip toys, and a Huge bag of cat food all my own.\
Pebbles would like her paw to hurry up and get better, so she can run and jump around. She also would like to have an extra treat time of day.She also would like the ability to be outside in a warmer climate.

We overheard Dad saying that he would like a new sawsall, some new jeans, the Wissmanns new Christmas CD, and also he would appreciate NOT having to work the next 2 weeks- 11 hrs a day 5 days a week.(Boy will he ever be Grumpy ,Just like that Scrooge guy, in the movie we all watched the other night)

Please bring Mom some nicer weather (or keep it mild til we get to Texas)
She also could use a new mixer we heard her ask Dad about. She is also wishing for a better sound system here in motorhome. She also wishes that her aches and pains decrease more, so she could be more active.

Things are really moving around here with dad being gone either to Amazon from 5:30 pm til 4:am now and next week til 5:am.( ummm ----maybe I could warm his side of the bed up, til he gets home.)
Or he is away to work at Coffeyville Bible Church, helping to install new lights, fans and anything else electrical.

Mom is busy getting ready for the craft show over at Edna, Ks. on the 13th,(she has over 35 bracelets ready)

We hope that the reindeer are all rested up and ready for their long adventure on Christmas.

We are leaving out cookies and milk for you and big bunches of carrots for Rudolph and the gang.

We promise We WILL NOT be up when you arrive so please be careful walking around...


Your NICE-FRIENDLY-SWEET :

The Traveling Cats: Bamm-Bamm ( that me the big yellow one) and Pebbles (the one with her paw bandaged up.) wish you and yours a joyous Holiday and a prosperous New Year.