Billy Goat Trail

Saturday we visited Faith. After a false start in D.C. (Tim couldn't find parking and let us out and he just rode around and then picked us (Faith, Jared, Hope, and me) up--poor Tim), we went to Great Falls Park to hike. Faith took us on a favorite hike of hers that she described as flat and smooth. Well, it was not exactly as she remembered, but it was mostly fun (I have some trouble with heights, but the views were gorgeous!) and a great time. What a beautiful day that was not predicted! I loved the exercise and being outside with loved ones, and I longed to be camping. However, in lieu of a campfire, we had superb chili and cornbread and good fellowship at Mary and Joe's (Howards'), and all in all, one of the most special days I have had lately! Thanks, everyone, and thanks to our gracious God for His beautiful creation(s).

HELLO AGAIN, HOW ARE YOU?

I don't think this will be long; I just wanted to say hi. I love these beautiful summer-fall days ( I suppose we are going to go from HOT to COLD with little in between, but who can argue with still wearing short sleeves and shorts and open windows and no winter jackets at a soccer game and walking on the boardwalk on Oct.20 with no sweatshirt?) I just want to say how much I love all of you and thank God for you. I covet your prayers, though, dear ones, as I am struggling more than I ever thought I would; I never used to cry but lately the floodgates just keep opening and I feel sometimes like I am losing my mind....thank God He is in control and able to do much more than we ask or imagine. May He soon restore the joy of my salvation and may I honor Him somehow in the walk through the valley.