Day 22 - Triple Creek, Cosby/Newport, TN

October 23, 2019

This morning we drove to Cosby and then to Newport. We didn't see anything worth stopping to investigate. We came back to the campground for a while and then went to Janice's Diner for lunch.

Kathy looked for restaurants on her phone and Janice's was listed as being 400 feet from us. It is only 400' but you have to wade through a fast running creek to get there. We are parked backed up against Cosby Creek. Janice's may be a little more than 400 feet. The campground entrance/exit is on Lower Bogard Road, on the left side of the photo, so you have to drive about 1.5 miles to get to the restaurant. The food was good.

We then drove to a section of the Foothills Parkway, and drove the 6 mile length over to I40 and then drove it back the other way on our way home. The fall colors are really starting to pop out.

Both the start and end of the 6 mile stretch were at elevation 1,350 feet. The high point was 2,270 feet. There was a lot more color up higher. Also, there were many places to pull off into parking areas so that you could get out and see the views.

 At one of the parking areas Kathy noticed a motorcyclist taking a selfie. I went over and asked if he wanted me to take a photo of him. He did and then he took one of Kathy & I. This 6 mile stretch has to be an absolute blast to ride on a motorcycle.

 The far ridge is miles and miles from where we were standing.

 Kathy took the 3 photos below with here iPhone. 2 of them were taken thru the truck windshield. I'm not an Apple fan but her phone takes great photos.

On the way back we stopped at an orchard and was amazed at all the different varieties of apples they had for sale, and how busy they were.

Later, back at the campsite we had chili for supper while sitting around a campfire. You can see Cosby Creek in the background. Yesterday Kathy saw a lady fly fishing downstream from us, but didn't see her catch anything.

The weather was beautiful today.

Part of my reading today was John 11:1-44, the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Verse 11:4 Jesus is speaking, "Lazarus's sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God. I, the Son of God, will receive glory from this." Verse 11:19 says, "and many of the people had come to pay their respects and console Martha and Mary on their loss."

I suspect that Lazarus's attitude while he was sick also brought glory to God. I don't think he whined and complained constantly. Many people came after his death. He life must have influenced many. This made me think about my attitude when I face the small trials of everyday life. Does my attitude bring glory to God? It should. Just like with Lazarus, God has his hand on my life, and your life if you are a believer. There is a purpose for every trial I face. I may not know the purpose, but I can be sure that there is one. Romans 8:28, "All things work for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose."

God is good. May He bless you and yours.