Praise the Lord!

There was much to behold!

Let them praise the name of the Lord,
For He commanded and they were created.
He also established them forever and ever;
He made a decree which shall not pass away.

Praise the Lord from the earth,
You great sea creatures and all the depths;
Fire and hail, snow and clouds;
Stormy wind, fulfilling His word;
Mountains and all hills;
Fruitful trees and all cedars;
Beasts and all cattle;
Creeping things and flying fowl;
Kings of the earth and all peoples;
Princes and all judges of the earth;
Both young men and maidens;
Old men and children.

We went with my sister-in-law and her family. She and I hiked every single day putting in a total of 24-27 miles. Our phones gave varying distances.

There is no better way to witness God’s handiwork than to walk this beautiful earth. I am so very grateful for this inspiring week of travel. I am incredibly grateful to have spent the last 5 days with these wonderful people who are so dear to me.

The guys did some fishing. They brought in 8-9 fish every day! It was very exciting.

I did, however, miss 2 of my own beautiful children who either decided to stay home or couldn’t go. It was our very first family camping trip that was missing some of our family. My heart was a little sad. I know as time marches on this will become more frequent until we 2 alone (James and I) will be camping often. This is sad but also exciting to enter a new phase of life. Glory to God for all things!

Let them praise the name of the Lord,
For His name alone is exalted;
His glory is above the earth and heaven.
And He has exalted the horn of His people,
The praise of all His saints—
Of the children of Israel,
A people near to Him.

Psalm 148