A No Boundaries Adventure With My Husband

No Boundaries. 

As promised, here’s part 2 of joining my husband’s adventurous spirit. I highlight our camping trip with “No Boundaries.”

And I share the spiritual lessons I learned on this adventure.

No Boundaries Camping 

But first, let me explain. Because I almost hear the sighs and see the eye-rolls. My family knows I’m never without boundaries.

“No Boundaries” (NOBO) is the name of our new travel camper. An RV by Forest River.

Years ago we had a pop-up camper and camped often. Our kids were young. And camping is a memory-building activity for both children and adults.

Recently, I looked through old pictures of all the state parks and campgrounds we visited as a family of four. Each time, for a few days to a week, we made it our home away from home.

So, when Mike desired to get back into camping, I decided to go all-in. He researched for what fit our needs—accommodating two people with a few essentials. A place for the both of us to sleep, air conditioning (a must for my husband), awning for shade, water/electrical hookups, and a pull-out section with a lock box, small refrigerator/freezer and stove top.

Mike drove to Ohio to purchase the camper, stopping in Kentucky on his way back to Tennessee to try it out overnight. Next, it was my turn to go. Yay! I looked forward to this getaway with my husband.

No Boundaries Trip 

Choosing David Crockett State Park for a couple of days on our first camping adventure made sense. It’s not far from our home and the campground provides a lot of features and history.

The park lies on the Birthplace of Davy Crockett in Limestone, Tennessee. “David Crockett was a pioneer, soldier, politician and industrialist. He served as a justice of the peace, a colonel of the militia and as a state representative.”*

Besides the campground, the park includes a swimming pool, fishing on the river, boat ramp, hiking, playground, basketball court, picnic shelters, museum, and small gift shop. The gift shop came in handy for us—bug repellent and yummy ice-cream.

And I should also mention that the No Boundaries camper became the talk of the campground. Many campers and park employees commented and approached us with interest about it.

Highlights and Lessons From Our Adventure:

#1 We walked over to see the Crockett family cabin and farm where the park still keeps chickens in the chicken house and hogs in the mud pen. Smelly…but interesting reading about the details. It reminded me of how our history is His-story. God writes His adventures into the chapters of our lives. Are we all-in?

Our history is His-story. God writes His adventures into the chapters of our lives. Are we all-in? #adventuretravel #life Share on X

#2 Taking a stroll down to the Nolichucky River, holding hands, proved relaxing and inspiring. It reminded me how resting in the Lord brings the inspiration we need to keep moving forward in life. He holds onto us, gives us strength, and restores us.

Resting in the Lord brings the inspiration we need to keep moving forward in life. He holds onto us, gives us strength, and restores us. #LifeLessons #inspiration Share on X

#3 Conversation while enjoying the outdoors and night time fires roasting marshmallows, brought back camping memories. Now, we’re creating new ones. And I’m glad. It reminded me of our privilege to talk to Jesus every day. In fact, He longs for it and enjoys spending time with us.

We have the privilege to talk to Jesus every day. Christ longs for conversation with us and enjoys time spent with us. #Jesus #LifeLessons Share on X

Pleasant Boundaries From God

“He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him.” Acts 17:26-27a (ESV)

“Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.” Psalm 16:5-6 (NIV)

*More info about David Crockett State Park.

If you missed part 1 last week, “Joining My Husband’s Adventurous Spirit.” 

Sometimes I participate in these link-ups:

Jaime Wiebel/#SittingAmongFriends, Crystal Twadell/Fresh Market Friday, Kelly Balarie/Purposeful Faith, Patricia Holbrook/Soaring With Him, Meghan Weyerbacher/TeaandtheWord, Lyli Dunbar/#FaithOnFire & Crystal Storms/Heart Encouragement.

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