in between

This past week (Weds-Saturday) we were in the Poconos staying at Club Chateau on the Lackawaxen River. The name sounds luxurious, but as Hillary opened the trap door and walked down the stairs into the basement to use the shower she didn't sense the luxury. My family started going there about 10 years ago when my uncle was a member and it grew into a 4th of July tradition that whoever could make it would be there for the weekend. It is a pretty low key affair as we sit on the porch, watching the river go by, eat three to four meals a day, and have a fire in the evening. We also go on a hike, read, play games, kayak, and do some fishing. It is an extremely relaxing time. This was the first year that Hillary came and it was a lot of fun to introduce her to a neat experience that I have always enjoyed.

We got back Saturday and Hillary left Sunday afternoon for her Dad's. She'll be up there this week and on Thursday I will join her along with the rest of our church staff for a brief retreat. We'll hang out around the farm, go swimming, and take a trip into town. So right now I'm a little out of sorts as I am between two trips away and am having one of those days where it seems like very little is getting done.