Dear Diary

Dear Diary, 

Guess what? Today felt like a real adventure, almost like I was in a book or something! Sister Mary Claire and I crossed the big Missouri River after we left Omaha. It’s the same river Lewis and Clark explored a super long time ago. It's so wide! I tried to imagine what it was like back then, with all the explorers and no bridges or anything.

We're staying in this little town called Missouri Valley now. It's got lots of trees and it's pretty quiet, not like home. Our motel room has funny old wallpaper, but I like it. It’s like being in a different time!

Mini, my Corgi, is here too. She's been with us for two whole years now, and she's part of our family. She's sitting right here on my suitcase, watching me write. She’s such a good listener.

Oh! And we went to St. Patrick's Church for Holy Mass. I heard something really neat from Today's Readings: "If God is for us who can be against us?" I keep thinking about that. It makes me feel brave. 

Can't wait to see what's next on our trip. Maybe more rivers and churches? Or maybe a snowball fight with Mini. 

Okay, I have to go to bed now, but I can’t wait for tomorrow. New things to see and learn, just like Lewis and Clark!

Goodnight, Diary!

Kathy