Beautiful Big Sky

I could feel the heightened anticipation of our arrival into Big Sky as we drove along the highway from West Yellowstone which hugs the Gallatin River. Certain bends in the road would awaken a memory or two shared with dear friends in this beautiful land of Montana. Finally we made the turn into the entrance…

Just beyond the welcome banner there appeared two big horn sheep who were watching and waiting for our arrival! And beautiful Lone Peak stood majestically against that bright blue sky.

I had imagined this moment so many times, yet still it took my breath away. It always does! Then a deep peace comes over me. It’s the same…every time.

Our condo is like being in a tree house. The deck is small and close. On Sunday I preached again at Soldier’s Chapel. Worship there is so special with a view of God’s creation out the window above the altar. I love it there! Sunday afternoon was spent with children who are experiencing cancer treatments and have been invited to Big Sky for a week of respite. I think we all felt the healing beauty of God’s world as we played outdoors and decorated ball caps for precious bald heads. Discouragement seemed to fly away on the laughter shared in a sunlit afternoon.