It's beginning to feel a lot like winter! Now this is what I expected in WY at the end of October - wind, snow, sleet! I actually broke out my winter coat this morning when I a new friend and I headed out to go hike at Devil's Tower (the first National Monument)! Winter coat, mittens, hat! I actually do like this time of year! And we enjoyed our hike even if it was mighty blustery and the paths were ocassionally slippery with snow and ice!
Yesterday we went into the Black Hills (some snow there too!) and had breakfast kinda of near the Mt. Rushmore area. We also drove through Custer State Park - which was amazing! I never get tired of the scenery out this way!
I've been enjoying my time here in Upton, WY! I've made some good friends and have been able to get involved in different things! On Monday afternoon I got to help with the afternoon "Joy Club." Kids come after school for songs, verses, and a lesson. I had a great time with that!
Tonight is Prayer meeting/Youth group. I look forward to that as well!
Tomorrow, Lord willing, I'll be heading down to Douglas, WY. I'm scheduled in the church there for this coming Sunday. Pray for a good service and for good weather! Then Monday, weather permitting, I plan on heading into SD to stay with friends for a week.
Here are some pics from the last couple of days!
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Ok, here's some more pics from my trip in the Northwest! O, and in case you were wondering about the pics in the previous blog, they were from my trip in Salt Lake City, UT. I put photos on there from Antelope Island State Park (in the Great Salt Lake), Ensign Peak Trail (overlooking Salt Lake City), and Temple Square/downtown.
These new pics are some from Yellowstone National Park, Teton National Park, the Big Horn Mountains, etc. I had a great time traveling through these areas! And I even got to see a bear - from a safe distance of course! That was pretty cool! :)
My trip west has been simply wonderful! I've seen so many beautiful things - I simply stand in awe of the artistry/detail of God's creation! And I've also made some very dear friends along the way! I am truly blessed indeed! God has been so good and gracious!
"Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee. How great Thou art!"
“To be a missionary you don't have to cross the sea, you just have to see the cross."
Go ahead and grab your umbrella, because in life, there will be times when you journey through the storms. You see, in this world in which we live, the rains will fall. That is a guarantee. Trials will come - and they are going to come to everyone. Just because you are a Christian, don't think for a moment that life is going to be easy. There will still be pain, sorrow, and heartache. The good news, however, is that, as a Christian, you do not have to weather these storms alone. You have a solid foundation in Christ.
When the Rains Descend is a collection of poems written to be an encouragement to you as you face the downpours of life. May you rest in the Lord and grow closer to Him day by day.
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