Mika Wanted Snow

Mika wanted snow, here it is! The storm came in yesterday and will last until Saturday. But, it was warm here with 15 kids under eight from the Braddy, Crocker and Nighswonger clans. As well there were Nessa’s family and friends. Chris and Nessa are hoping the bad weather won’t hinder their wedding Saturday afternoon. I leave for North Platte this morning for the day.

For Jonathan

When you went to Iraq the first time we sent you off with Psalm 20:4-5 and I thought I would send these words to you again.

“May he (the Lord) give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests." (NIV)

Warren W. Wiersbe says about this passage, “Before the army went out to battle, the Jewish law of warfare required the officers and soldiers first to dedicate themselves to the Lord (Deut 20:1-4), and this psalm speaks of such a dedication service. "Battles are won the day before," said Marshall Loch, commander of the Allied forces in World War I.”

The Message paraphrase has a nice wording of verse five: “When you win, we plan to raise the roof and lead the parade with our banners. May all your wishes come true!”

Took the picture of the flags at the rest stop between Cheyenne and LaGrange

Jon's new home

Jonathan has reached his final destination in Baghdad at the International Zone. He says he likes it so far. The food is good and conditions are so much better than his previous deployment. The jet lag has been bad. I will post his address as soon as I get it.

Tumbleweeds Invade the Ranch

We had a wonderful afternoon with mom at the ranch.

She started attacking the tumbleweeds with abandon!

From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

Eden Burson's Gift for "Papa and Nana"

Good Friday

We had a good "Good Friday!" We awoke to some snow cover that was gone quickly after the sun came up.

The Thursday night Focus Group we attend, "hosted" the Good Friday service at the church. We had a meal, devotional, communion around the tables and some singing. The gym was full and it was a refreshing and sobering reflection on Christ's death on the cross for us.

Like most believers, Resurrection Sunday is a highlight of the year. This year I wanted to have more focus on “crucifixion day.” Personally I have been awed to look at God’s view of my sin in the scriptures. Knowing that a God who really hates sin, has implemented such an awesome plan of salvation that has included me, is breath taking! I have been thinking and thankful that I have been delivered from the wrath of God.

1. I was once an object of God’s wrath until 1962 when I trusted in Christ alone to be my personal Savior. Ephesians 2:3, All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.

2. God’s wrath no longer remains on me since that spring night in 1962. John 3:36, Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him."

3. Jesus' shed blood (on Good Friday) guarantees I have been saved from God’s wrath. Romans 5:9, Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him!

4. Jesus' resurrection (on Easter morning) guarantees my rescue from God’s wrath. 1 Thessalonians 1:10, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead — Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

Crème the Egg, Binge

For the grandkids, thier parents, and me!

Crème the Egg





Cadbury Crème Egg - Here today, goo tomorrow

Wonderful Wyoming Spring Snow!

After the storm I stuck a yard stick

in the snow on the deck to measure it and

then decided to leave it and see how things went.

Palm Sunday Morning in Cheyenne

What We Saw this Morning

Estes Park

We spent a few days in Estes Park, Colorado for a Front Range District Retreat. I was a great time of fellowship and challenge. We have some great friends along the Front Range who are a genuine encouragement to us!

We had some time to enjoy the beauty of Estes Park. Besides the mountains declaring God's glory, we also encountered some of God's four legged creation!

When we returned from lunch we found the elk blocking the way to our room.

I did wonder what the elk was wondering as she stared at the grill. I know what I was thinking and it would have sorely offended even a "flexitarian."