Day 313: Cloudy

It's been nice and cloudy today, and it even rained a little. Not nearly enough, of course, but we're thankful for all that we get. On an unrelated note, I saw a dead porcupine on the side of this road today. Those suckers are big!

Day 312: Tigger

This is Tigger, the horse that we have not been riding. And the only horse who didn't misbehave today! He's had a hurt hoof, and we haven't ridden him in over a year. He's all healed up now, though, so it could be interesting to stick a saddle back up on him!

Day 311: Pomegranates

Because of the hot and dry summer, our garden didn't do to well this year. Thankfully, the pomegranate tree still put off plenty of fruit. We're harvesting a bit late this year, but it's worth it. Look at all of those yummy seeds! I've been snacking on them all day and I look forward to enjoying them for a while.

Day 310: Heartbroken

I didn't get a picture today, but these are photos that others took today. I'm at the far right of the top one.

A bus carrying 12 ACU students, 3 faculty and 1 spouse rolled today while traveling on a mission trip. One sophomore was killed instantly. Many of the others are still in various hospitals, some in critical condition. Seeing the pictures of the bus, it's hard to believe there were not more fatalities. This is the type of tragedy that has a profound impact on so many. Hundreds gathered together in a prayer vigil tonight and it was a sacred time of prayer and worship.

For some of us, it brought back memories of a blustery January day, almost six years ago. We know what it's like to wait anxiously for news of a loved one. We know the pain involved in watching a family work through the sudden death of a child. And we also know the peace that only Jesus can bring, and the truth that he has overcome this world and it's troubles.

Maranatha!

Day 309: Rare

I'm afraid this steak might start mooing at me.

The reps brought steak and potatoes for lunch today and I was so excited. Until I cut into my meat, that is. I know that a lot of people like their steaks cooked rare, but I am not one of them. Seriously, look at the color of that meat. It's not even pink; it's just bright red!

Day 308: Holidays

After church, I headed over to Starbucks with a couple of friends. Their holiday cups always make me so happy. They remind me that the holidays are just around the corner - this month, in fact! It got cold here today, with a low in the 30s. There's nothing like a hot drink to cheer you up.

Day 307: Blank

No picture today. I'm not sure why, but this seems to be a more frequent thing. Oops.