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| Our view from our camping site! |
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| Pat getting ready for fishing. |
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| I believe this is instruction from Dad! |
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Photos from Colorado
Loving This Colorado Weather
Good afternoon! It is a sweat shirt and shorts kinda morning! I have to walk up to the lodge to get wi-fi and didn't want to last night because it was too cold! I know, really!
We are having a good time. This place that we are staying, Castle Lakes, is just beautiful. It has two beautiful lakes on the grounds. One is for fly-fishing and the other is for rod and reels. We hung close to the campsite (will post pics soon) yesterday so that we could get acclimated to the elevation. Pat had a very rough night last night, but feels a lot better this morning. Adjusting to the elevation has always been a problem for him anytime we come to Colorado, so not being healthy probably is causing him to adjust slower. Please pray specifically that the rest of his days are good.
Matt and Garrett did a lot of fishing yesterday and caught four trout I believe. Can't wait to eat them. Matt just went into Lake City to meet up with friends that he met at RedCloud two summers ago.
I have bought a ton of books to read while here and currently reading four. One of the books I am reading, Good and Beautiful God, touched on something, "I want to love the God that Jesus knows." When I read that it maybe think just how much I have to learn about God and how far off my thinking is so many times. I remember years ago praying to God that I want to love Him more than anything else, which includes my family. I do love Him that much now and it has taken a lot of praying and seeking to get to that place...years actually. I have to love Him more in order to love them better. Loving them means surrendering them and you know I have mentioned my struggle in that area. Now, I want to love the God that Jesus knows and that is my new search. It may take arriving at my heavenly home to find that answer.
I had to pause just a moment to take off my sweat shirt. Oh, the sun feels so good. I have to give you all the details!
We are anxiously waiting on Elizabeth to get here, and it is really tough as there is no cell service here to stay connected. We have to drive into the edge of Lake City to call which is about 10 or 15 minutes. If you have ever been to Engineer pass, that is the road we take to Castle Lakes.
Darn, I wanted to upload some pictures here and on Facebook, but forgot to download from my camera, so I will trek back up here and load later today. I am sure that I will have album overload!
Thank you for walking with us on this journey! We covet your prayers and know that they are being heard. God is good!
Hugs from Colorado!
We are having a good time. This place that we are staying, Castle Lakes, is just beautiful. It has two beautiful lakes on the grounds. One is for fly-fishing and the other is for rod and reels. We hung close to the campsite (will post pics soon) yesterday so that we could get acclimated to the elevation. Pat had a very rough night last night, but feels a lot better this morning. Adjusting to the elevation has always been a problem for him anytime we come to Colorado, so not being healthy probably is causing him to adjust slower. Please pray specifically that the rest of his days are good.
Matt and Garrett did a lot of fishing yesterday and caught four trout I believe. Can't wait to eat them. Matt just went into Lake City to meet up with friends that he met at RedCloud two summers ago.
I have bought a ton of books to read while here and currently reading four. One of the books I am reading, Good and Beautiful God, touched on something, "I want to love the God that Jesus knows." When I read that it maybe think just how much I have to learn about God and how far off my thinking is so many times. I remember years ago praying to God that I want to love Him more than anything else, which includes my family. I do love Him that much now and it has taken a lot of praying and seeking to get to that place...years actually. I have to love Him more in order to love them better. Loving them means surrendering them and you know I have mentioned my struggle in that area. Now, I want to love the God that Jesus knows and that is my new search. It may take arriving at my heavenly home to find that answer.
I had to pause just a moment to take off my sweat shirt. Oh, the sun feels so good. I have to give you all the details!
We are anxiously waiting on Elizabeth to get here, and it is really tough as there is no cell service here to stay connected. We have to drive into the edge of Lake City to call which is about 10 or 15 minutes. If you have ever been to Engineer pass, that is the road we take to Castle Lakes.
Darn, I wanted to upload some pictures here and on Facebook, but forgot to download from my camera, so I will trek back up here and load later today. I am sure that I will have album overload!
Thank you for walking with us on this journey! We covet your prayers and know that they are being heard. God is good!
Hugs from Colorado!
xoxo
Friday, July 8, 2011
We Made it!
We made it! Safe and sound too! It has been somewhat adventurous, but not too bad. We left Fort Worth at 7:45 Thursday morning. Pat started out driving with Matt following in the truck pulling the four-wheelers. I started driving about 45 minutes later and drove the rest of the way. Didn't quite trust Garrett enough to pull a trailer. He didn't care because he just lounged in the back watching movies and playing video games and napping whenever he pleased! We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Elizabeth Tuesday morning and then the vacation will really begin!
I have to share with you the coolest story! We were on 35 headed toward downtown Fort Worth Thursday and this 18-wheeler was trying to get our attention. I saw the guy, but ignored him. Pat looked over and the guy was pointing at his bracelet "God Is Big Enough" because he saw that Pat had his on too! Isn't that crazy! I took that has a huge God hug that said "I got this Easterlings...you go and have a great time"! Well, He did as we had a couple of close mishaps. We witnessed a 18-wheeler almost side-wiping a car and if he did, it would have caused us some damage. Also while driving up in the mountains I was following the motor home and I saw the green liquid pouring out, but fortunately the radiator cap just blew off. So, you see He was watching over us.
Pat feels much better today than yesterday and did most of the driving from Ratone to Lake City. We are just so thankful and excited to be here!
Lake City is where Matt was a camp counselor at RedCloud two summers ago, so he will be able to meet up with some buddies. Garrett also attended that camp while Matt was here too with his buddy Grayham.
There are two lakes here at Castle Lakes where we are staying. One pound is just for fly fishing. I know that fishing will be the boys' past time and they are planning on doing that first thing in the morning. As soon as Elizabeth gets here we will check out some jeep trails.
We do not have any cell service here, but as you can see we have Wi-Fi and I am out on the porch at their lodge and getting pretty chilly! (I am so sorry to say that.) So, email or Facebook us if you need us. We can use our phones in town.
Thank you for your prayers that you have lifted up for us. This trip has been planned for such a long time and I am absolutely thankful we are here and look forward to hanging with the family! Miss you Elizabeth..can't wait to see you! Missy, take care of Loco!
God is Big Enough!
xoxo
I have to share with you the coolest story! We were on 35 headed toward downtown Fort Worth Thursday and this 18-wheeler was trying to get our attention. I saw the guy, but ignored him. Pat looked over and the guy was pointing at his bracelet "God Is Big Enough" because he saw that Pat had his on too! Isn't that crazy! I took that has a huge God hug that said "I got this Easterlings...you go and have a great time"! Well, He did as we had a couple of close mishaps. We witnessed a 18-wheeler almost side-wiping a car and if he did, it would have caused us some damage. Also while driving up in the mountains I was following the motor home and I saw the green liquid pouring out, but fortunately the radiator cap just blew off. So, you see He was watching over us.
Pat feels much better today than yesterday and did most of the driving from Ratone to Lake City. We are just so thankful and excited to be here!
Lake City is where Matt was a camp counselor at RedCloud two summers ago, so he will be able to meet up with some buddies. Garrett also attended that camp while Matt was here too with his buddy Grayham.
There are two lakes here at Castle Lakes where we are staying. One pound is just for fly fishing. I know that fishing will be the boys' past time and they are planning on doing that first thing in the morning. As soon as Elizabeth gets here we will check out some jeep trails.
We do not have any cell service here, but as you can see we have Wi-Fi and I am out on the porch at their lodge and getting pretty chilly! (I am so sorry to say that.) So, email or Facebook us if you need us. We can use our phones in town.
Thank you for your prayers that you have lifted up for us. This trip has been planned for such a long time and I am absolutely thankful we are here and look forward to hanging with the family! Miss you Elizabeth..can't wait to see you! Missy, take care of Loco!
God is Big Enough!
xoxo
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Delayed Blessing Office
Two days until Colorado and we can hardly wait! I can't wait for the smell, the beauty and the weather. More of my favorites to come when we get there! If only the packing was done! I have been stock piling on books to read while I am gone and since internet and cell phone use will be limited, I will have more time to read.
I just finished the first book of three in a series called the Hunger Games. I read it in two days and had to find the second and third book quickly. Since I didn't have time to shop for the books, I made a shout out on Facebook and my friend, Becky Stricklin, came through for me and let me borrow the second and third book! Thanks, Becky!
God is still talking to me about waiting lately. "The revelation awaits an appointed time...though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. (Habakkuk 2:3). In Streams in the Desert the author talks about the Lord's "Delayed Blessing Office", where God stores the answers to certain prayers until it is wise to send them. When we pray expecting an answer it takes a long time to learn that delays of answers are not denials. He says that in the "Delayed Blessing Office" there are deep secrets of love and wisdom that we have never imagined! We tend to want to pick our blessings from the tree while they are still green, yet God wants us to wait until they are fully ripe.
When I read this I am reminded of a prayer request that Pat and I have been praying for and I am not talking about healing on this one. It is a request that we have petitioned for quite some time now and we have surrendered. We are seeking His will for us and the solution seems easy and sometimes so close, but we wait. Perhaps we are trying to pick the blessing that isn't ripe yet...it is not time. "Do not grieve Him by doubting His love. Instead, lift up your eyes and begin praising Him right now for the deliverance that is on its way to you. Then you will be abundantly rewarded for the delay that has tried your faith."
My prayer today is "Lord, I hear you and I understand. I just want to get it right. I want my faith to please you, but some days are harder than others."
In His Grip,
xoxo
I just finished the first book of three in a series called the Hunger Games. I read it in two days and had to find the second and third book quickly. Since I didn't have time to shop for the books, I made a shout out on Facebook and my friend, Becky Stricklin, came through for me and let me borrow the second and third book! Thanks, Becky!
God is still talking to me about waiting lately. "The revelation awaits an appointed time...though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. (Habakkuk 2:3). In Streams in the Desert the author talks about the Lord's "Delayed Blessing Office", where God stores the answers to certain prayers until it is wise to send them. When we pray expecting an answer it takes a long time to learn that delays of answers are not denials. He says that in the "Delayed Blessing Office" there are deep secrets of love and wisdom that we have never imagined! We tend to want to pick our blessings from the tree while they are still green, yet God wants us to wait until they are fully ripe.
When I read this I am reminded of a prayer request that Pat and I have been praying for and I am not talking about healing on this one. It is a request that we have petitioned for quite some time now and we have surrendered. We are seeking His will for us and the solution seems easy and sometimes so close, but we wait. Perhaps we are trying to pick the blessing that isn't ripe yet...it is not time. "Do not grieve Him by doubting His love. Instead, lift up your eyes and begin praising Him right now for the deliverance that is on its way to you. Then you will be abundantly rewarded for the delay that has tried your faith."
My prayer today is "Lord, I hear you and I understand. I just want to get it right. I want my faith to please you, but some days are harder than others."
In His Grip,
xoxo
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Lake Fun!
Happy 4th! It is still the 3rd, but only a few minutes from now!
Our family really had a great time yesterday at the Stowes at their lake house in Granbury. The kids did the boat stuff and adults hung out by the pool and laughed a lot. The kids stayed overnight, but Pat and I drove to Hico and spent the night there. Thanks Dennis and Wendy for a fabulous time!
Pat has had a lot of bone pain due to the Neulasta shot, but he is pushing through it. Hopefully, he will feel much better tomorrow.
We are counting down the days until vacation....5 days!!! Woohoo
Be Safe!
xoxo
Our family really had a great time yesterday at the Stowes at their lake house in Granbury. The kids did the boat stuff and adults hung out by the pool and laughed a lot. The kids stayed overnight, but Pat and I drove to Hico and spent the night there. Thanks Dennis and Wendy for a fabulous time!
Pat has had a lot of bone pain due to the Neulasta shot, but he is pushing through it. Hopefully, he will feel much better tomorrow.
We are counting down the days until vacation....5 days!!! Woohoo
Be Safe!
xoxo
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