There's something about God's variety in creation that brings great peace to me. As Susan and made the 1200 mile trek down I-5, we saw the strong evergreens of northern Washington, the remains of Mt Ste Helenes after the volcanoe blast of 1980, the rolling farm hills of southern Oregon (a few deer poked their little noses out along the way). The mountains and tourquoise lakes of Shasta in Northern California. And then lush farms of the central California area in contrast with the barren. Mountains of the Grapevine. I love the drive-- for about 24 hours Susan and I are locked side by side in our safe space. With no interuptions

Thank you Lord for the color, the magnifence and even the fragrance of your creation!