Rooted in Rocky Soil: A Mostly Peaceful Life Interrupted by Moments of Something Else Entirely

When Ray and Rose drove into the campground and found ice covering the entire lake, they knew their three-day canoe trip was officially canceled. The previous three weeks had been a frenzied attempt to gather provisions for their next year abroad. The couple had carefully guarded this one week for some relaxation in their favorite place in the whole world-Minnesota canoe country. What Ray and Rose did not know was how this change in plans would set their life's journey in a new direction.