Holy Poop I'm in Indianapolis

It's amazing how far you can drive if you put in eight hour days for 5 days in a Uhaul moving van.

I'm writing this from a Super 8 motel about 10 miles west of Indianapolis (which my Dad described as a "hole"). I'll have more objectivity about that particular assessment tomorrow in the morning- nonetheless- I'm grateful for being here.

I've got enough stores from the last 5 days of this adventure to justify a much lengthier blog than I have energy for. But I know that my mom (who is riding her bike through Europe for the next 6 weeks- way to go mom!) uses this thing to make sure I'm still alive. So, mom, I'm alive.

I actually feel pretty good after a restful and enjoyable stop in Waupun, WI to my Grandma Mary Nell's darling family. I got to see nearly all of her siblings and meet many of their great grandchildren as well. I had a nice brunch with all of them, followed by a tour of the tiny towns Grandma and Grandpa grew up in. I got to see the two farm houses Granny grew up in. I got to see the plot where Grandpa's house used to be and the Mill Pond where he used to swim with the Dammerau boys. 

Anyhow- I just wanted to write a quick blurb and say that I am safe and mostly sound. I will be in Knoxville, TN tomorrow in my new home!!!! Keep me in your prayers and thoughts. Almost there.

What a trip.

More to come.