Some of the Family came to see us at the cabin the weekend we arrived home. So much fun to get laughs and hugs and make some memories!
Our Busenitz family from Kansas spent a few nights and days with us before they joined their family reunion just south of Divide, CO. Carl, Beth & Anya joined us for Saturday. We had great weather and the kiddos were full of energy – it’s always great to catch up on life again.
…and we always enjoy the food and fellowship! YUM!
Meanwhile, down by the neighbors fence, the horses heard the kiddos and came a trott’in!
One of the big highlights of the weekend was being with our neighbors horses! Marvene met us at the fence and had the kids interacting with several of them. They enjoyed brushing, feeding, and getting rides. Thanks Ken & Marvene – best neighbors ever!
Our weekend ended TOO fast! Of course we had to include hot dogs and smores over the “campfire” before it was all over. (There’s a Stage 2 fire ban in effect so no open fires.) God gave us a beautiful evening with a spectacular sunset over Selah Acres – a good moment to pause and reflect how blest we are!
ALERT! We learned there is a forest fire just 12-15 miles SE of us – the High Park Fire!
The winds are blowing east and south – so we seem to be safe here. The area of Cripple Creek and surrounding ranch lands were potentially at risk and incurred evacuations. So close… our local church (Four Mile Community Church) is at the crossroads of the open/closed highways!) offers help!
These pictures are taken from the news postings. We never actually saw the fire but kept alert and tuned in to what was happening! We did see the helecopters getting water from Wrights resevoir nearby – spectacular action!
We volunteered to help serve the fiire fighters/first responders. It was a privilege to serve and give support to these brave men and women. (The most appreciated “gifts” were the restrooms, warm breakfast burritos, cough lozenges, eye drops, and the WIFI!)
What a priviledge to provide support to the fire fighters and other first responders. There was a bonding that took place as we worked together as best we could. We are so grateful for this opportunity to be near the front lines of a community crisis and to be offering strategic help! We joined into lots of prayers for God to intervene and put out the fire before it gets out of control! And then………..
That High Park fire was snuffed out by God overnight!
Unbelievable SNOW (and so unexpected – in the middle of May!)
At first we commented that historically it has snowed in May – so not that unusual, but….
It kept snowing and snowing and snowing! Over four feet of accumulated snow in two days! – more than we ever experienced in Michigan!…and to think we were playing and having outdoor fun with our grandkids just a few days ago!
We were over joyed that the fire was snuffed out – but then overwhelmed at the sight before us! After several episodes of shoveling, we tried to drive out of our property by memory (we couldn’t see the road). We ended up doing some off-roading with our four wheel drive to get down to the main road!
In Colorado – just wait it out. After a couple of warmish/sunshiny days – the snow disappeared. It was time head south to Durango for our next Sower Adventure – Cross Bar X Youth Camp. We are officially the sponsers of this camp and this will be their first time with SOWERs at work on the property!
Remember that curve on the road just outside of Guffey from our previous blog Here’s the same view with a bit of our recent snow to highlight the view.
All of this adventure – within just two weeks!
Another reminder that with God there is no limit to the day-by-day adventures He will give each of us. Remember… “everyday with God IS an adventure!” We continue to hold on tight to His strong arm! Whew!