Bradford's Go West!

 Yes! The Bradfords have officially gone West for the first time! Well, the first time that the children can remember! It is unlike anything we have ever seen and it seems like a totally different world out here!

We started out from our home in Lewisburg, PA and traveled through the midwestern states including Minnesota until we got to South Dakota!
 Mt Rushmore, here we come! 



 On our way through South Dakota, we stopped at Sioux Falls where we took a quick walk for some (much needed and desired! :) exercise, after 2 days on the road!

 Here we are in front of the falls. 

 On our travels, we drove through the town where Laura Ingalls grew up -- Walnut Grove or Plum Creek, Minnesota. We saw this beautiful church overlooking the lake near there.

Unfortunately, it was getting dark by the time we arrived at the badlands but because of our schedule we weren't able to stay another day there so we enjoyed what we could by dusk light! It was still so fascinating! 

 We stayed that night in Rapid City, SD and drove to Mt Rushmore first thing the next morning! 

 We could see the monument from the road and parking lot! 



 Mt. Rushmore was breathtaking and magnificent! There's just nothing like it! 

 We posed for a "7-head sculpture"shot! 

And, the men had to re-enact the "4-great men"! See any likeness?! :) 



In a time and a culture that is at increasingly great risk, we desire to share the ageless truth that God created each precious human being, and that they can live out God’s plan for their lives and their families. The Ten Commandments are still relevant. The Bible is still the message that tells us the story of Jesus and our hope of salvation and eternal life. There is forgiveness for sins and there is hope and healing for sorrow, loss, and pain. God can still enable His children to live authentic Christian lives. He still purposes to give Peace on Earth and Favor to all mankind! The joy of music, Jesus Christ, and family togetherness is a great blessing to us and we trust you will find the same for yourself and your family!

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