Sunday's Thoughts

[ali1257]

What a beautiful day here in Bend, Oregon. Another glorious Fall day ~ the air is crisp, cool and clear. The trees are all shades of reds, oranges, golds and greens.

We spent most of last week at Chehalis Thousand Trails. Our time was spent reading and relaxing plus we threw in two good hikes and a couple of walks. The weather was wonderful and gorgeous. No complaints from either of us.

Friday morning found us getting back on the road again. We drove to Maupin, OR and stayed in this delightful city park for the night. It was nestled between the river and a train track...I only heard the train once but Ron said it went through early Saturday morning.

After a short walk in the cool morning air on Saturday we headed down the road to Bend and here we are for another five days. While on the road we stopped at Peter Ogden Rest Area. It had the most beautiful view of the river and gorge. It was a 300' drop down to the bottom. Needless to say we didn't lean too far over the railing to check it out.

We woke to some chilly weather and even had to turn the furnace on to get the chill out of the air. Since we aren't close to any churches we decided to share a scripture with each other. Ron shared from Prov. 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." I shared from Psalm 96:11 "Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad, let the sea resound and all that is in it." We then shared how we felt the Lord has been with us during this trip (and the one to Montana). One special thing too is how He brought us different scriptures to share but both focused on praising and trusting the Lord. After awhile we went for a long walk~ admiring the Lord's handiwork: as I mentioned the beautiful Fall colors, the little pond here at the campground and lots of gray squirrles ~ and also did three loads of laundry. Ron is now over at the adult lodge watching football and I am taking some time to write and read. We are planning on going to the High Desert Museum and the Lava Caves on Wednesday. We were going to go tomorrow but the caves are closed on Monday's and Tuesday's. So instead of getting back on the road on Wednesday we will take off Thursday morning and head towards Winnemucca and then to Utah. Instead of staying three days in Salt Lake City we will only stay two.

That's about all from me for now.

[JanetA]

AMEN, SISTER!

[ali1257]

Janet I am on Facebook Alice Workentin...would love to chat with you. Ali

[snowball]

Ali
when are you getting to SLC? and where are you staying? we are at KOA at the moment leave here on Friday to go up to Layton for a few weeks of radiation treatment for the husband
If you want and have time get in touch with me and janace is here as well
sheila

[Mollysmom]

What a nice post - I can just picture the scenery and felt myself relax reading your words. Thanks !!!
Enjoy your journey.

[Liz]

How nice that you can share and appreciate nature recognizing that it is God's creation, and the scriptures you found resound with that affirmation. Beautiful descriptions.

[AlmostThere]

Alice, what a nice read this morning! Thanks for sharing the scriptures and your thoughts with us. So refreshing and centering for me.
Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip. Safe travels!

[JanetA]

Yeah! Got Ali as my newest FACEBOOK friend! Also,, Ava,, I think? Karen, I can't find you, gf!

please look for me and add me.. ok?

Love you all!

and happy trails!

J