Blue Spruce and Aspen Trees

Here we are in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.  It is so beautiful.  When the prophet Isaiah wrote about how “the trees of the field will clap their hands” I am sure he was writing about Aspen trees.  When the wind blows through the leaves it looks like hands clapping!  And why shouldn’t they?  What a gorgeous view of creation they have each day.  I am so grateful to be here.

My running has continued as I prepare for the “50 for Freedom” 50 mile run on September 29th.  But the training is more difficult at higher altitudes.  We are a little above 7100 feet here in Pagosa Springs.  Still, I think it will benefit me when I return to the lower elevations.

Prior to our arrival in Colorado we enjoyed a one night stay at Ute Lake State Park in Utah.  It was a lovely little park near Logan, Utah.  We saw dear, jack rabbit, regular bunny rabbits, horned toads, and someone said they saw a rattle snake…but I didn’t tell the kids that until after we left.  I also didn’t tell them that there was internet service. We are, after all, trying to spend a little time unplugged and screen free!

Here are a few pics of some of the animals we have seen.

It has been a week since we pulled out of our driveway.  The time has been pretty busy…not a lot of down time.  I have been waking up early most days and we have driven many miles.  But we have seen some amazing things…beautiful scenery, sunrises, and sunsets.

We have enjoyed one another (most of the time), have seen some old friends along the way, and have met some interesting new people.  It has been a blessing to have this time away and I am grateful that you are going along with us.

I hope you will have your own moments of “hand clapping” as you take in the beauty and the wonder of God’s rich and amazing creation this summer.  It is as close as your own breath and your own heart beat!  Breath in. Breath out. Give thanks.

Soli Deo Gloria!