I think it is easy to put your head down and just go to work, come home, and exist. That is the temptation for me. I guess it is just a way of dealing with the stress of life. I have to deliberately make time each day to stop and be thankful for where I am, even when I don't want to be there.
jumptv code pass viewRight now Luke and I are battling being sick from the air quality. Just when I thought that the pollution could get no worse. A strong front from the north east blew the pollution out of the valley and revealed the most beautiful view I have ever seen. I thought I would share it with you. This is from the roof of our little flat.
jon, shawna, kids,
THE PREACHER TODAY SPOKE ABOUT ALWAYS BEING THANKFUL FOR THE BLESSINGS OF LIFE. I GUESS SEEING THAT VIEW IS A BLESSING TO ALL OF US IN SPITE OF ALL THE PROBLEMS YOU ALL ARE EXPERIENCING. HE ALSO OFFERED UP A PRAYER OF SAFTEY FOR YOUR FAMILY.
THE SIMPSONS
Posted by: CHAD SIMPSON at November 23, 2003 09:16 PM We thank you for the "view" and we hope the health issues are improving. We join hearts with you in believing that The One who made such awesome mountains can also "recreate" hearts that are in awe of the creator.
Thanks for your commitment and may you receive assurance in your final quest...
Awesome view and to see God's hand move that pollution out just when you needed to see HIs glory. When you see those mountains it makes me think how His creation stands in awe of Him - our mighty, strong Creator. His creation brings Him glory. You are so right how it is easy to fall into the grind of just existing in the day. Do we grumble or do we open our eyes to see God moving all around us?
Posted by: jackie at November 23, 2003 10:57 PMThank you so much for sharing this journey of yours will all of us ... I so love reading about what all our Father is doing! And the view?? WOW ... can words even describe the beauty? So amazing! Hanging on my office wall - directly facing me is a huge picture of Mt. Everest. Each day I look at it I now think of you and am reminded to thank God for you and keep you in my p--rs. Keep sharing!! I love you guys!
Posted by: Jean at November 24, 2003 08:56 PMIsn't it funny how when things seem to be so dark and bleak that God sends a small little rainbow our way? I love you guys and miss you! You are in my thoughts and pryrs.
Posted by: Emily at November 28, 2003 11:32 PMJon and Shawna,
Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your life and heart through your correspondence. We are missing you and praying for you. May the Sovereign One strengthen you with His grace and truth.