Essie’s travels to Dubai, then to Durbin, eventually to Port Shepstone, South Africa with SCS minimester
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Joy in Kauai with Sarah and the Niccore fam this week
Oh my goodness LOOK WHO is in Kauai! NICKMO
Hud and crew – road trip to Angel Fire and back to Auburn
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With all of the kids literally adventuring all over the world, Corbin decided we needed a little getaway to Zion National Park (via Las Vegas):
- Emerald pool hikes with waterfalls on a gorgeous, sunny day
- Rainy day hiking in Zion – Grotto, west rim trail, Willy’s Wiggles up to Scout’s Lookout, Angel’s Landing
- Canyoneering with our guide, Noah – Lamb’s Knoll (part of Zion NP that we drove to) – hiking in deep snow, a little bouldering to climb to high places to rappel. First a small practice rock, then 60 ft, then 100 ft. At the last rappel site, weather shifted from sprinkling rain to sleet with heavy thunder. We enjoyed Noah so much, hearing how outdoor recreation has changed / grown him with life skills. Zion Guru outfitting.
- This morning’s canyoneering felt magical. We would have never experienced the rock formations like that without a guide; experience rappelling together; the rain, sleet, snow and cold temps made it more challenging AND more rewarding – getting out of our comfort zones. I was just plain scared a couple of times, but neat to work through that with C and Noah’s encouragement
- Coming home with a suitcase of dirty (muddy) clothes – truly an adventurous weekend
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On repeat
Who I get to work with (and heyyyy Essie)
God I praise you as transcendent, the Highest Being
Bran and Hannah meeting Mama and Papa for lunch on Sunday, then Cappy and Daboo for dinner on Monday 🙂
My Scripture cards – and how much comfort they bring
Happy 77th to Papa
(Paul Tripp) – Two certainties that I can be assured of –
1- Because of grace, I have a place in God’s forever family
2 – My life is under careful administration of the King of Kings
Church and brunch with Lawson and Becca, And Becca’s “thank you” flowers, note and candy. Loved our ten weeks with her!
A Sunday afternoon sitting by fire on back porch, weather perfect to be outside
Missing Essie. Feels like she’s been in S. Africa a very long time.
Texas Redbuds
Lord I praise you as Jehovah Jireh – “the God who provides.” Just as you provided yesterday, you will also provide today and tomorrow. You grant deliverance from sin, the oil of joy for the ashes of sorrow, and eternal citizenship in your kingdom.
Because laughter really is the best medicine
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chron 16:11-12