25 March 2010, Thursday Day 15

As I write this, Grant asked a common question heard in the RV, "where are we going tomorrow?" We often are not even sure what we are going to do until it is done. God has provided some great adventures, and wonderful places to stay. Like life, it is often not what we expect, or even what we wanted, but as we follow God, His way is perfect.

After our first breakfast out, (Amanda has been a moving gourmet cook), it was Arches NP. We did several hikes in the cool park. (Another Jr. Ranger program- school never stops!). (Enlarge the picture of the single arch and you will see Amanda and the kids in the arch, which puts it in scale). The close up picture is of the "cryptobiotic soil"; living soil made of mosses, lichens, and other living organisms that is part of God's masterful creation of life in the desert. If it is damaged, it can take up to 250 years to reform! Then on to Dead Horse State Park for the night (near CanyonLands National Park -Hope renamed this "Candyland National Park"!)

26/27 March 2010, Day 16/17

We awoke to light snow falling! Since it was not sticking yet, we made a quick stop at CanyonLands visitor center then headed for lower ground at Moab. (Greg has NO interest in trying chains and snow/ice in this rig!) The weather has really been quite accommodating for the trip, and we needed a break anyways. We have found the Sabbath principle to be a great help on this fast moving trip, so at least once a week we try to sit for an extra night. Today, we have been catching our breath, laundry, schoolwork, reading and resting. Tomorrow we will visit a church in Moab, before moving on to Mesa Verde area (subject to change of course!)