Thumper Cruises to Texas

Thumper and I made it to the Texas welcome station this afternoon.  There we met a family from Madison, AL.  One of the daughters said she would hold Thumper for me and let me take her picture.  

Friday's Travels

This was my view for most of the day.  It features a speedometer, back of a Penske truck, and a rabbit driving an Easter egg. (Given to me by my daughter, Korey.)  From now on I will refer to this rabbit as Thumper, since that was my favorite character on Bambi. 

Two Men and a Truck

My Dad (the "Original" Fred Bueto, as he likes to be called) and I got started a day late because there was a little more to load than we anticipated.  But after a trip to U-haul for a trailer to pull behind the van, and then another trip to U-haul to get a bigger trailer, we finally hit the road on Friday afternoon.  (No, we are not wearing those hats all the way to Cali.  I just thought it was funny. Pierce will be coming Wednesday via Continental Airlines.)  We spent our first night in Meridian, MS.  (I had to at least get out of the state so my pride would stay in tact.) We'll head toward Dallas tomorrow on I-20.  I know that many of you well traveled types are wondering why we are not taking I-40 from Memphis.  We noticed some bad weather, including snow storms on that path, and decided to take the journey South. 

Packing it Up

We'll we finally got it all packed up for the move to Cali.  I told Korey it would be cheaper to mail her, but she preferred the airplane ride. 

Thank You to Our Decatur Friends and Family

Wow! What a wonderful send-off from our church family at FBC Decatur. We are overwhelmed at the encouragement, excitement, cards, notes, letters and gifts from you all. This is without a doubt the most difficult thing we have done in our ministry -- to leave such wonderful students and friends and go across the country. God has been so good to us here.  As we move to Turlock, California, please check back with us often and let us know what's going on in your life.

Peace Out,

Fred, Kim, Korey, and Pierce