T minus 30 days!

8/2/2010

Remember the comment from an earlier post about a frenzy of activity coming in August? It' s here! I ( Tim ) am officially done counseling out of my office. As of Thursday evening I am out of the office space I rent. How would the Wizard of Oz say it? Now we will attempt spectacular feats of stratospheric skill never imagined by mankind- well, at least not this kind of man! Only the space this time is cyberspace! I will be sitting with a much smaller number of clients by way of Skype.
Flash - Breaking News - it has come to our attention that the Tampa Tribune is desparate for news. My argument is this: If you're going to interview someone who is crazy enough to go around the US in an RV news must be slightly slow. We are actually on the front page. So, you can check out the link if you've finished your laundry today at www.tampatribune.com. I'm sure they will be moving us off the front page soon, so we'll update you with the new link when we get it.
Now, back to the real world. Please continue to pray with us that we will use our month wisely in preparation for our departure.

18 Comments

Seth Brubaker

8/2/2010 12:14:14 am

Hi Gregories! I saw the article in the Trib today, and Eric Ricci also emailed me the online version which refers to "Josie" - LOL (but the print edition spelled it right). Congrats on your very exciting adventure. I went on a similar trip with my Dad and brother when I was 18, and it was a great experience. You guys have always been an inspiration to me, and I'm sure you will have the opportunity to touch many more lives on your trip. I wish you all the best - "Seizure"!

- sethbrubaker@verizon.net

Julia Grayson

8/2/2010 12:33:28 am

Jodie and family - Hopefully you remember us from Idlewild days. I think what you are doing is great! I will be praying for you and keeping up with your blogs. May God give you safe travel and many blessings on the journey.

Julia Grayson

Dave Woodbury

8/2/2010 01:15:49 am

Tim,

Don't know if you remember me, but I sure remember you from your time working with youth and singles at Idlewild. I'm now a pastor in rural north TX, married with 3 kids. I read about your trip online and wanted to extend an invitation, if you're going to be anywhere close, to stop in Nocona TX (about and hour and a half NW of Ft. Worth). My dad owns a fully-furnished 2 bedroom house that is unoccupied most of the time that you guys are welcome to use for a night or two (or more). It would be great to catch up with you. If not, blessings on your journey!

Dave Woodbury

Greg Gerber link

8/2/2010 03:01:49 am

We posted a story about your adventure on our website today. Would you consider allowing us to republish some of your blogs as you tour the country. I think our readers would enjoy keeping up with your adventures.

GREG GERBER
Editor, RV Daily Report

Scarlett "Sherri" Ferstl

8/2/2010 04:56:31 am

Tim & Jodie,
I can't recall which son is the 'roadmaster' for documenting the trip here, but it would be really nice if somehow you could put a map on here that could track you and that could be updated and followed, please? That would be awesome!
Sherri
Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL

Kathy Kieras

8/2/2010 08:29:43 am

Found you by 'accident' on TBO.com... while waiting on the phone (50 minutes) I had time to read about your adventure! God is so good! can't wait to read all about the places you get to see! my husband and I took our travel trailer 17,000 miles in 23 states in 4 months back in '03 after he retired from TPD...... mostly out west. Then, in '06 we went northeast to Nova Scotia for 3 months round trip..... I've seen all 50 states! we have an amazing country! Cant' wait to hear what the kids think of the different states as you go along! The desert southwest is totally different from the Pacific Northwest! hope you get to see Glaciar National Park in Montana! it's spectacular! we'll add our prayers to your friends and family for your year! We lived in Citrus Park for almost 20 years, but now we're up here in Spring Hill..... look forward to reading your blog as you go! be blessed! Kathy

Billy Waller link

8/2/2010 09:12:04 am

Oh yeah.....! You are really living now. You have Jesus, your wife, your children, no mortgage and an RV.
God blesss you Tim and Jodie it warms my heart to see this great adventure developing!

Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
(Jos 1:7-9)

Catherine Fraser

8/2/2010 01:41:38 pm

Hey Guys,
I can't believe I know someone that is famous! I really admire what you are doing and how you are raising your kids...they are great! Praise God and I will be following you journey and praying for you all.
In Him,
Catherine

Kim Harshbarger Brownen

8/2/2010 01:53:01 pm

Awesome!!! From one homeschool family to another - this is an adventure of a lifetime! Enjoy every moment!!!
We're in Fort Worth and would love to have you visit us. So feel free to let us know if you are driving through the area

Blessings
Kim

Christine and Dave Kiefer

8/2/2010 09:15:02 pm

You all are so funny and amazIng. I was just talking about you all the other day and look what you are about to do. Thanks for being a reminder to live in the moment. God bless your adventures!
Will we be seeing you at Camp Kulagua in 2011?

Lisa Bynum Williams

8/2/2010 09:54:06 pm

Oh My Goodness! This is AWESOME and so glad to see your wonderful family! GREAT for you all.....you will be making memories of a life-time! God Bless your trip!

Elizabeth and Douglas

8/2/2010 10:50:57 pm

Hi Guys,

Good luck on your awesome journey! If you're ever up this way, come stay with us for a night or two!

Love,

Elizabeth and Douglas

Lisa Bond link

8/2/2010 11:43:42 pm

Love your website and journey...can't wait to follow you this year. I have four boys now and am dreaming of our adventures (although maybe not all in a year, or all on the open road...will see how you do first). Seriously, this is exciting!!!

Lisa (Richards) Bond

Perno link

8/3/2010 12:40:12 am

Hi! Good luck to you and your family, I came from the TBO.com article. Did you guys read The 4 Hour Work Week book? I'm reading it right now and this is something that the author would do. Have fun!

Angie Martinez

8/3/2010 07:16:42 am

Hi there Gregory clan. I have attached a link to a write up I did on your family and upcoming trip. Look forward to keeping up with you on your blog. May God bless and keep you, giving you many safe adventures! (PS - I am so jealous!! =] haha) oh, please post pics when you get out there...for us here in the city.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-
53507-Tampa-Bay-Ethnic-Community-Examiner~y2010m8d3-Valrico-couple-sells-everything-and-goes-on-the-road

Donald Lloyd

8/3/2010 08:48:44 am

Hey tim & jodie & the kids . This is an old TFR friend so glad to see you are doing well . I often think about you guys and wonder how you are doing . I happen to be down at sta 1 today and seen the paper and read about your up comeing adventuer sounds like a fun I hope to try and keep up with you and the family in your travels . good luck from f/f D J Lloyd

Angie Martinez

8/3/2010 09:35:20 am

Hi ~

Just remembered (as I watch a movie with campers) and wanted 2 mention, if your in a pinch...Walmart lets campers park in their lot over night for free.

~Angie

Dee Roekle

8/12/2010 02:33:40 pm

Blessings from Indian Trail NC for your trip to be safe and full of love and awe as you make your journey. Lots of beautiful country to see traveling through North Carolina, be sure to see and experience it.
Happiness to you all.

Tim & Jodie

Tim and Jodie have been married since Nov. 5, 1988. Tim is a retired Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and retired city of Tampa Firefighter. Jodie is a happily laid off IBM/AT&T 21 yr veteran employee. So I guess you can say they're both retired, but still super busy! They have four wonderful children: triplets Nathan, Nicole, and Noah born 11/16/97 and Nicholas born 5/16/99. Nathan is at Trinity College, Noah is at Florida Polytechnic University, and Nicole is at USF. Nicholas is an EDM (electronic dance music) creator and hoping to make a living from that! We love and are so proud of our kids!

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