We're so Grateful

A week or two ago Chelle, her kids and I, all went camping to one of our favorite places. It's about a 3 1/2 hour drive, and by the time we got there, it was after dark. So we began unloading the car, and getting the tent set up, trying to build a fire, and just getting things organized. The kids would grumble and get upset at one another often as they trudged back and forth from the car to the campsite.

Finally, everything was unloaded, the tent was up, the sleeping bags were arranged, and we were ready to go to bed. Prayer is important to us, and we try to always remember to give thanks for those things we have been given. This night wasn't any different, and so we gathered together for our evening prayer. Sarah was asked to offer the prayer, and so she began.

It started out normally, offering thanks for our safe trip and for the opportunity to be there. Then she said, "we're thankful that we could get up set...I mean (through muffled laughter) set up..." None of us could contain our giggles because that was such an appropriate comment for the evenings happenings. She continued her prayer, though we were all trying, unsuccessfully, to stop laughing.

I'm sure the Lord has a lovely sense of humor, and was glad Sarah was so grateful that night.

-Chel

Work Trip

I'm in Moab today and tomorrow - well sort of. I drove to Moab this morning, sat in a work meeting this afternoon. Tomorrow I will sit in another work meeting, then drive home. So this is pretty much drive, sit, sleep, sit, drive. Not too exciting.

But it's cold here! I was a surprised. Moab sits at just over 4000 feet, so there's snow on the ground. It adds to the interesting contrast of seasons here in this tourist, recreation town. Spring, summer, and fall are very hot, busy, and moving. Lots going on. It's the place to be. But right now it's rather dead. It's cold, quiet...slow. Kinda sad, actually. Like I feel bad for everyone who lives here... how do they make a living this time of year?

But the red rock is still just as incredible. I mean, the red rock is always very inspiring and breathtaking to me, and yet seeing it under a small layer of snow just adds to the striking beauty of the place. Too bad I won't have time to enjoy such a cool part of this state. Too bad I'll be in meetings the entire time, and then driving again. I will be enjoying dinner at the Moab Brewery, however. I hear it's the best eating place in town...that's open anyway.

But hey, I really should look on the bright side of things...I get to stay at the Moab Valley Inn and they have wireless internet connection!! What more could I ask for?

- Chel