God has abundantly blessed
We live in Freedom
Turkey and trimmings
long since put into the fridge
loaded van departs
Outdoor recliners
Glittering Starry Pictures
The sky our TV
In the dark, "Who-whoo?"
Boys chasing after owl sounds
Pigeon feathers found
Campfire crackling
Chairs circled around for heat
Laughter abounding
Desert winds howling
Hot cocoa and marshmallows
more logs on the fire
Temps have dropped quickly
We numbly dress in PJ's
Will we freeze tonight?
Camp style breakfast
Hot tea to warm cold insides
Boys raring to go
Morning light hiking
Jericho, Matt, Luke and Mark
Climb desert towers
Pacific Crest Trail
Many wonders to explore
Return ravenous
From Judah
Go in da desert
Quaio famiwee rwunneen
Bwue bird in da trwee
Daddy and Judah
Climbed up boulders, hills and trees
Learning to ride bike
From Jericho
Jericho is cool
Mom is writing haiku now
which is kind of odd
Hot beef stew dinner
Night-time temps will be freezing
Cozy warm beds wait
Crackling fire
it's heat warming cold fingers
Dog-moon lights the sky
Roasting marshmallows
Perfect bubbly golden brown
Can I have S'more?
Frightening stories
night seems darker that normal
Judah cuddles close
Quiet peaceful place
just a short jaunt from our home
restful get-away
Just snuggled in tents
Rain clouds move in overhead
Should we go on home?
All night long, rain fell
Pitter-pattering on tent
'sealed' tents stay dry
Until Four AM
Puddled water under tent
Soaks up through the floor
Clapping thunder sky
drives us from our soggy beds
Lightning much too close
We jump up quickly
Wake boys in the other tent
Grab bedding and go!
During the raging storm, Judah (recalling last weeks Bible Study lesson) said, "Mama, we need Jesus to calm da storm." Just blesses my heart when I see that all the training is getting through even at his young age.
In the van we wait
What is taking them so long?
They packed everything!
"We packed up all our stuff, mom...I even packed the hatchet!" I had to laugh...he might as well said he'd remembered the kitchen sink.
Van packed to the roof
It's windows would not defrost
Pouring rain ride home
Climb into warm beds
Long nap before returning
Rest of gear retrieved
Snow-capped mountain peaks
boys had climbed the day before
Got home just in time
Boys go to movies
Mom is left to contend with
mountains of laundry
Mom needs a vacay
To recover from camping
Also, foot massage
