A Quote, William Paul Young "The Shack"

I have had the pleasure of meeting and hearing Paul speak at our church...it was a God moment.The most extraordinary thing I noticed about Paul...was his compassion.

This quote blew me away and changed my perspective... eventually my soul...

..." just because I work incredible good out of unspeakable tragedies doesnt mean I orchestrate the tragedies. Don't ever assume that my using something means I caused it or that I need it to accomplish my purposes. That will only lead you to false notions about me. Grace doesn't depend on suffering to exist, but where there is suffering you will find grace in many facets and colours."

Speaking of "grace in many facets and colors". This is Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon, the ultimate waterski destination! It had been a fifteen year dream of Dave's to go there. Of course it was bittersweet, but the beauty and the presence of an Almighty God replaced our tears with a reverance for the awsome creation we were able to see. We were and are still so thankful to all the people who made it possible for our family to take that vacation in March.

Who new the Grand Canyon would be cold!? It's in Arizona! Well, Ashlea did! She just failed to tell the rest of us! She graciously shared her winter jacket, so all is forgiven! Ashlea planned all our "road trips" and did a great job! Our base was Scottsdale, at a lovely home loaned to us by friends in Calgary. The previous day we got sunburned having coffee outside by the pool! As you can see here we are a "little" chilly.

Here you can see two "Great Wonders of the World". One being The Grand Canyon. The second? Two teenage siblings getting along. And we wonder if there is a God!!???