Lesson From Nature

The middle part of August our family made a 5,600+ mile journey~a big loop around the country.  We crossed 18 states in 14 days.  We saw friends  along the way, and awesome, spectacular  scenery.  I was reminded of how big my God is as I peered down into the massive Grand Canyon.  

God called to my heart as I observed plants that had taken root in the rocky soil along the trail rim.These plants were not just green, but blooming. They were blooming in spite of the rocky surroundings.They bloom because they have a solid foundation somewhere below the surface that no one can see.  This foundation allows them to bloom wherever they are located, no matter the circumstances on the surface. This goes beyond the "bloom where you are planted" phrase. It was a call to my heart directly from God to study and memorize His Word. That is where true strength and solid foundation comes from. I know that intellectually.

 ~I must put this into practice~

daily, hourly and minute by minute. 

Am I ready for the challenge?  It has eternal value...

I want to be firmly rooted.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God. 

2 Timothy 2:15

This Month...

This month has disappeared way too fast.  I have had thoughts of writing, but no time to even keep updated on the events. School has begun again, and maybe, just maybe I can get caught up...Is that a dream??  Maybe..

These pictures are representative of this month~not in any particular order...

Making dairy free homemade ice cream

Celebrating a birthday 1,500+ miles from home

Having fun with a baby bird that is considered a nuisance

What we do at Gma&Gpa's house

Activities~Recreational Tasks

Placing the baby in a 'safe' place so the mamma would care for it...

Visiting friends

One special family

Checking out the bed in my daughters new room

Siblings saying good bye as we leave one at college 

More friends

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First visit to Grand Canyon as a family

Capturing a few moments with cousins

Great bunch of kids

 Pathfinder Leader work load