A person cannot stand firm on a foundation of wickedness,
and the roots of righteous people cannot be moved. Proverbs 12:3 Names of God Bible (NOG)
Firehole Falls & Gibbon Falls – Day 2 in Yellowstone
Tuesday, July 29 We enjoyed the scenery after leaving Old Faithful and headed north to Madison. We headed west after getting to Madison to do the West Entrance drive. I asked Cerwin to stop so I could get a photo of this reflection. As I was taking the picture, I noticed that the reflection was […]
Your decisions are always fair.
They are firm like mountains, deep like the sea, and all people and animals are under your care. Psalm 36:6 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Old Faithful ~ Day Two In Yellowstone
Tuesday, July 29 We left the cabin early (about 6:45 AM) on Tuesday morning to get to Old Faithful before the crowds and saw this coyote a few minutes later. It was right next to our car (on Cerwin’s side), we were moving in opposite directions, and it was still a bit dark ~ my list of excuses for […]
Your love is faithful, Lord
and even the clouds in the sky can depend on you. Psalm 36:5 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Fountain Paint Pot Trail ~ Day 1 In Yellowstone
Monday, July 28 As we approached Fountain Paint Pot area, we didn’t know what we were in for. The parking lot was full of cars and buses, and we almost decided to leave ~ but then we saw an open spot and decided to park and see what it was all about. It turned out to be a […]
Our First View Of Yellowstone
Monday, July 28 Our first entrance into Yellowstone was through the Northeast Entrance – about 10:00 AM on Monday. We were soon rewarded with our first animal sighting when we saw herds of bison in Lamar Valley. This became an almost common experience in certain areas – bison on the road – as we spent several days in […]
Fear not, Earth! Be glad and celebrate!
God has done great things. Joel 2:21 The Message (MSG)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Diana
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Josiah
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat—refreshing!
Proverbs 25:13The Message (MSG)
Traveling From Cody, Wyoming, To Yellowstone
Monday, July 28 (Posted Wednesday evening in Jackson, Wyoming. It’s good to be back online after three days without Internet, cell phone, and TV – but we had a FABULOUS time in Yellowstone. Thankfully we could call our children from our motel room phone at no charge.) We left Cody early Monday morning so we would have […]
A Beautiful Drive To Big Horn National Forest
Sunday, July 27 We enjoyed a relaxing morning in our motel room. We don’t know anyone in this area and were not familiar with any of the churches, so listened to our own church service from back home. We could do that at 8 AM due to the two-hour time change. We weren’t quite ready for […]
He provides me rest in rich, green fields beside streams of refreshing water.
Psalm 23:2 The Voice (VOICE)
An Evening In Cody, Wyoming ~ Food/Music/Rodeo
Saturday, July 26 We began our evening at 5:30 at The Cody Cattle Company. They serve a delicious chuckwagon meal. My plateful after going through the line ~ and I chose to not take the tossed salad or beef. 6:30 PM: The music is about to begin. The hour of lively cowboy and bluegrass music was […]
We’re ready to study God, eager for God-knowledge.
As sure as dawn breaks, so sure is his daily arrival. He comes as rain comes, as spring rain refreshing the ground. Hosea 6:3 The Message (MSG)
Learning About Buffalo Bill Cody & The City Of Cody, Wyoming
Saturday ~ Morning and Afternoon ~ July 26 We began our day by purchasing a combination ticket for a 9 AM trolley tour of Cody and a two-day pass for Buffalo Bill Center of the West. We had time to relax before the tour, so went inside the dining room to order orange juice (me) and coffee […]
The moment I called out, you stepped in; you made my life large with strength.
Psalm 138: The Message (MSG)
Driving To Cody, Wyoming
Friday, July 25 This was the view outside our motel window this morning. With sunrise just a bit closer. Before long the hills were covered with sunshine. When we told the desk attendant that we were hoping to seen an animal or two in this landscape, he said, “You never know what will show up in summer. Last […]
Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude.
Colossians 4:2The Message (MSG)
Oh, What A Beautiful Day In Wyoming!
Thursday, July 24 We were up early today ~ to be at Dave Hansen White Water by 6:45. No, we were not going white water rafting! We had chosen the more comfortable (for me), scenic, thirteen-mile float down Snake River. After being transported to the river by bus, we were divided into groups of 10 (9 […]
Let all who put their trust in You be glad.
Psalm 5:11 New Life Version (NLV)
Wednesday In Wyoming
Wednesday, July 23 Though I am posting more than my usual limit of twenty pictures per blog, I eliminated most of the 362 pictures I took ~ to give you the highlights of yesterdays relaxing, delightful day. Our first stop was here ~ to get information for traveling from Jackson to Grand Teton National Park. Our second […]
Highlights From Our Flight To Jackson Hole
Tuesday, July 22 I am keeping this online “diary” of our trip – for my benefit and memories. Hope you enjoy it too. 🙂 We flew American because we had enough air miles to make it a free trip. Our check-in went smoothly at Harrisburg. Just after I went through security, and was waiting on […]
Your life is a journey you must travel with a deep consciousness of God.
1 Peter 1:18-21The Message (MSG) This is my prayer for myself as we enjoy God’s beauty and meet new people during the next few days.
Flying to Jackson Hole, Wyoming
I will just post a few pictures from our day, as we landed in Jackson Hole about 7:30 PM Mountain Time, got our luggage and car, found our motel, then went for supper – even before unloading our luggage, because the closest restaurant was closing at 9 PM. It is now 10:17 PM Mountain Time […]
The Eternal is great and deserves endless praise;
His greatness knows no limit, recognizes no boundary. No one can measure or comprehend His magnificence. Psalm 145:3The Voice (VOICE)
Day-By-Day ~ Last Week
I am going to post more pictures than usual tonight to bring you up to date in our lives. The chapel for Pass Lake, Ontario, is coming along nicely ~ thanks to a great crew of workers. The paneling is finished. Monday and Tuesday: At our house – the Daryl Bollinger Company did a great […]
Everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.
Philippians 3:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
High Reunion
Sunday, July 13 ~ At High Sports, Lititz, PA Cousin John and Uncle Ivan were grilling hamburgers when we arrived. Cousin Linda’s husband Don talking to Cerwin’s mom. Our nephew Rod, his son-in-law, Eric, and daughter Megan behind Mother High and Don. Cerwin’s sister, Velda, talking to one of Uncle Ivan and Aunt Gloria’s granddaughters. […]