Greetings Dear Family and Friends,

There is so much to thank God for as we travel in the western part of this beautiful

country.  I was in awe as we recently stopped at an R.V. park for the night on the outskirts

of Raton, N.M.  We were on the top of a mountain and could see the pine trees and other

trees below.  The vista of mountain ranges was magnificent.  But the most awe inspiring

view was when the sun went down and darkness covered the land.  That was when the

Lord displayed His glorious heavenly bodies. It was as if you were seated in a

planetarium and looking up to see the handiwork of our great God.  I don’t know if I ever

saw such a display before.  Many stars loomed very large overhead.  The backdrop was

dazzling as myriads of stars displayed their glory.  We were atop a mountain, the night

was clear and there was no pollution.  Truly an awesome sight!

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It’s a privilege to share some of our God’s handiwork as we travel for Jesus.  I especially

love wildflowers.  Many times they are tiny, exquisite works of divine craftsmanship.

Here are a few samples:

Psalm 104:24

O LORD, how manifold are Thy works!

in wisdom hast Thou made them all:

the earth is full of Thy riches.

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Never Lose an Opportunity

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Never lose an opportunity

of seeing anything that is beautiful;

for beauty is God’s handwriting-a wayside sacrament.

Welcome it in every fair face,

in every fair sky,

in every fair flower,

and thank God for it as a cup of blessing.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The sign captivated my interest and seemed to suggest titles for a mystery thriller or a

western:

The Sunrise Caper at Valentine Ranch

 Showdown at Valentine Ranch

Mystery at  Valentine Ranch.

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 Anyway, the Lord is good and worthy of all our praise.

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Miracles of Nature

The miracles of nature do not seem miracles because they are so common.

If no one had ever seen a flower,

even a dandelion would be the most startling event in the world.

~Unknown

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 God bless you dear Family and Friends.  Thank you for stopping by.

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