I'm still in SD - and I really do love it here!
Right now, as I look out the window, it's raining - kinda seems like spring (except that you never know what will happen next out here!). I can even see a few spots of grass! It's kind of nice! And I haven't had to wear my winter coat in a little while (temps been in the upper 30's/lower 40's mostly)!
Last week I took a trip out to the Black Hills of Western SD - boy, did I love that! I had meetings in Custer and Box Elder - and stayed with friends in between. I got to see Mt. Rushmore for the first time! The couple I was staying with took me up there for breakfast :) It was such a fun, special day! I learned a lot - and the weather was gorgeous! It was sunny and warm-ish - the sky was so blue! And I just love the smell of Ponderosa Pines! Great memories!
During my trip westward, I also visited the Pactola Reservoir for some hiking and fresh air, and on Wednesday I even got to have a picnic at Canyon Lake Park in Rapid City (with food from my favorite restaurant - Subway!). It was nice to have a few days of "spring!" Even got to 50 degrees one day!
On my way back to the east side of the state, I stopped in at world famous Wall Drug for one of their homemade donuts - good stuff! I think I may have to stop again the next time I'm headed to Rapid City!
My meetings out in the west side went so well! I had such a nice time with the folks there! That Sunday in Custer was extra special as Evangelist Glen Jaspers and his wife were also there! Brother Jaspers preached in all the services - what a blessing and encouragement that was! Then Wednesday night was a little interesting as the fog rolled in and became so thick I couldn't see anything on either side of the road (let alone in front or behind me!). I know it was God who got me to the church, because I sure couldn't see to find it! And despite the fog, folks came out to the service - it was a wonderful night! Such sweet fellowship!
This past weekend I was down in White for Sunday morning and afternoon services (no snow storms this time! no cancellations!) and then in Elkton for the evening service! It was a full day - but one loaded with blessings!
I'm slowly nearing the end of my trip here in SD. I have 3 more Sundays - and 3 more meetings planned! I'll be in Mitchell this coming Sunday, Lord willing. Then I'll be west one more time for a meeting in Rapid City. Then my last meeting is in Tulare at my friends' church!
This week I'm just trying to get a lot of projects done! I'm also hoping to get a few more songs wrapped up!
I also get to attend my friends' church's revival meetings this week! Jim Cook is the speaker - I always enjoy hearing him preach! He always came and preached when I worked at camp out west in AZ (West Branch).
Well, that's all for now! Hope you have a great day serving the Lord!
