The first to "write" in the family blog--good for you! I'm glad you're enjoying all of your new experiences (except for the cold weather, of course!). Playing the violin with Rebecca and Sarah will be lots of fun. Digging in the dirt with the boys--well, that wouldn't be so much fun for me I don't think. I want you to concentrate on getting that weather warmed up before I come to visit!
Tell your Daddy Happy Father's Day (on Sunday) for me!
Love, Grandma...

Christina! You are amazing! What a great post!!! Thank you so much for posting this report. You write (and type) very well. I can't wait to hear you play the violin. I hope you won't miss Montana too much when you come home to Mississippi. We all miss you very much, and we pray for you every day. Much love, Mrs. Shelt

Hey guys,
Love the updates so much, and I'm so impressed that with all you have going on, you are still letting us in on all the adventure. What a blessing to see how God is providing and protecting! I love how He blesses us by stretching our faith in the midst of challenges. (Gretchen, sounds like you were a rock in the midst of the suburban breaking down!)

The pictures of the house and property are so great...what a gorgeous home! I'm looking forward to hearing about church...praying for you.

As always,
missing you,
Julie and the gang
P.S. so thankful to hear that Caleb met another boy who homeschools...whether you meet him again or not, what a gift of encouragement!

Hello Guys!!

We are so thankful that you are there safely and it was so cool to hear about all the places you've been that we ourselves have been...we knew JUST what you were talking about! 8-)

Thank you for keeping the blog going - we wil continue to look for news of your daily adventures!

Love you all and miss you terribly!!

Hi guys,
So glad you're all enjoying the trip so well, so far, & we're addicted to the daily blog reads, so keep it up! Tell all kids-with-cameras that we want more pictures from them, especially!
Love from the desert, glad you're heading west (even if it's not quite in our direction)!

We are all enjoying reading your blog. Even Jim who never reads blogs!! I cannot stop laughing at your blog today. Thanks for sharing ALL the moments. This is such fun to go with yall. Whoever is doing the writing definitely has a gift for writing and humor!!! We check it every day. We miss you guys but are so excited for your adventure!!!

Eeyore says to look at the less dark side- you are not travelling by stagecoach, horse back or foot and do not have to worry about attacking Indians or bears or....You can have ALL the Badlands in ONE day.That took weary pioneers months of worried travel and many dried beans. : ) eeyore w

Thank you so much for doing this. It is a lovely way to share and follow and remember how the LORD led, provided and let you have so much family time and see so much of his wonderful creation and wrk in history. We get to share too! Blsgs w

I gathered the kids around to read your blog!! We have been out of town and just returned last night!! How Wonderful to finally be able to check out the Franklin Blog!! All of us love the pic posted of the kids!! We are all thrilled that you guys are well on your way....Yeee Hawww...What a wonderful and special adventure the Lord has given you all!! Thanks for sharing, and we can't wait to read more:) We love you guys!! The Kelley Gang <><

Kate and I are sitting here reading your blog as a break from school! Tell the kids they could be at home doing school, too, if they turn around!! So glad to hear of your adventures! Hello to everyone for us! Love y'all!!