Glacier Bay, Alaska The thermometer is sizzling at 113 degrees and the coolest place in the desert is the freezer section of the grocery store. I walk out into the night heat of 97 degrees thinking perhaps it should be nighttime for three months in the summer desert instead of dark for three months in the Alaskan winter. Waterfall into Mendenhall Glacier What would it be like strolling the dimly lit streets of northern Alaska in frigid … Continue reading →
The Alaska Journey continues with just a tip of the gratitude iceberg that goes deep into my soul. Just a list and photos today. Thank you, Lord, for 621) praying friends who hold you tight through storms and rejoice with you when you dance 622) thoughtful friends who surprise you with an anniversary cake on your cruise and share in your joy 623) kind and generous friends who share their homes, their hearts, their struggles, their faith–all … Continue reading →
Denali, “the High One,” capped in glacial white. Known today as Mt. McKinley. “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12 NIV It was our 35th anniversary and the mountains were replete with forest green pines and shimmering aspens. Our hearts warmed with joy and memories. As we stood on the … Continue reading →
This week, I will be reposting my series on Prayer. Our pastor addressed an eagerly sought after topic yesterday, yet one that does not have easy answers.Prayer–Asking and Receiving from God. I was alert, not drifting in and out. The congregation, unusually still, hanging on his every word. All hoping to find that magical formula that guarantees answered prayers. Prayers answered according to our heart’s desire. The foundation for prayer was established first by our pastor. “The Lord … Continue reading →
May you find the glory of the Lord this weekend as you gaze upon His creation. May your heart and soul be filled with praise for Him. “Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. “you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,“Let them praise the name of the … Continue reading →
Ocotillo on the left, Saguaro on the right does not have arms yet The Ocotillo and Saguaro stand like sentinels at the gate to Springtime in the Desert. However, as anyone knows, these desert dwellers do not invite an up-close and personal experience. Their needles could draw a profuse amount of blood if one would become entangled in these cacti, especially the Ocotillo.When we first moved here 17 years ago, our landscaper recommended against putting one in our backyard … Continue reading →
From sea to shining sea, God has poured out His blessings on America. Waves crash white droplets against the bluffs and cliffs of the Pacific Coastline. Redwood forests rise and fall on a journey to the sea while soft white sand dunes create a pristine carpet hugging the Oregon coast. Warm waters squish between wiggling toes along the Atlantic seaboard. Sparkling white sand beaches dance with lush marshlands and flow between sandy barge islands as the Atlantic Ocean winds … Continue reading →
I love working back in the classroom. There’s so much to learn and experience all over again. Assigned to one student as a special ed teaching assistant, I get more of the experience and less of the preparation. So, just like the kids, I anxiously awaited the arrival of our butterfly kit with the caterpillars, food, and plastic see-through container. It was thrilling to watch the students marvel at the different stages of development in the life cycle … Continue reading →
Prince William and Princess Kate; Royal Wedding; Credit: Toby Melville/Reuters/Landov We gathered our plates filled with crab quiche, fresh fruit, tossed salad, tuna in tomato cups, and made a beeline for the family room to sit amongst friends and watch the wedding of the century. Just us girls, our tea and chatter, laughter and a few tears permeated the room as we bubbled over with excitement as the recording of the wedding transported us to the steps of Westminster … Continue reading →
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.” Matthew 10:29 NIV Hubby found this baby bird smack dab in the middle of our front walkway on Holy Saturday. Worried that someone or something might harm this little creature, he carefully moved it to the gravel in our front yard. Later, when Hubby found its abandoned nest, we tucked the … Continue reading →
