Down time on the road

VBS weeks are draining, but throughout these weeks we try to have some down time/family time in the community that we are staying. During our week in Virginia, MN, Pastor Williamson took us to the West Two Rivers Campground to go swimming and cool off.

Each day was in the mid-90's, so a dip in the lake was much needed and welcomed. It also offered time for the kids to burn off more of their endless levels of energy.


Kaylee with Daddy


(above) The boys favorite part of the afternoon was taking turns running into the water from the shore.

On another day, I took the family to the Mine View in the Sky overlook. Mineview in the Sky is a 20-story overlook that offers a panoramic view of the Rouchleau group of mines, one of the area's deepest mines. The focus of the majestic view is the open pit mine, nearly three miles long, a half-mile wide and 450 feet deep at the southern edge of Virginia.


Jordan and the "little" mine truck. Yeah right! These trucks were huge.

Benji looking back at the city of Virginia and the open pit mine.


How's that for perspective?


Our time at the overlook was not very long, but it was important to me since my Grandfather Walt used to work in the mines as the head mechanic for the big machinery. In Northern Chile, there are some of the largest open pit copper mines. We are thankful to God for giving us a family history and background in the mining culture and lifestyle.

Come back again to read of our next week of VBS in Redwood Falls, MN.