Colorado

Well, I just got back to San Diego after a week in Crestone, Colorado. It is a small town with not a whole lot going on. It was so relaxing and it was so great to see my grandma and my uncle. We stayed with my uncle and it was wonderful. It snowed a couple of times and hailed a bit. We went for a hike and rode the ATV. It was just a great getaway. I was able to spend time reading and praying and just really getting away from all the busyness of life. We saw many deer and hike by a couple of creeks. It was all very peaceful. It was emotionally draining in some senses. My relatives don't know Jesus and it makes things hard sometimes. They find god within themselves and work to think good thoughts. I want my whole family spending eternity in the presence of a loving and all powerful God. I want them to have no more pain or sorrow. I want good things for them all.

I have been reading a book called Prayer, by Philip Yancey. It is really good. I like Yancy's writing style, it is honest and fresh and full of stories and descriptions. It is comforting to know that so many of us deal with the same issues with prayer. Sometimes I feel like I am talking to the wall, other times I don't understand why He does not answer, and still other times I feel at peace in my relationship. God is such a mystery and we have so many things to learn. I love that I can approach the seat of grace with confidence. Jesus made the way for me to approach myself and work on my relationship with the Lord.

God is so good. He has been so much work in my life lately. I am growing and being challenged. God is healing me - slowly but He is healing me. I am looking forward to all that God has for me and the opportunities that are being presented to me. I am really looking forward to being changed and having my life and boundaries expanded.

Please share your thoughts and experiences with me.