It works only as a gift, never as a reward. It is a grace and it is freely given or not given at all. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment. A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be.

Aimee, Mark, and the Fam. Sunday, August 9, 2015. The Mighty Road Trip, July 2015. We are back in MN after several weeks traveling around the West. Mark finished his fellowship on July 7 and somehow managed to not start his new job until August 17, so we took the opportunity to head off on a grand family adventure.

Thursday, August 13, 2015. When she fell off her bike and landed on her arm, the cast actually caused the finger to break. The good news is that Gwen is no longer in a cast and she only has to have her finger taped and wrapped for 3 weeks. When we were leaving Dr. a broken ankle, a broken wrist, and a broken finger within 3 months. I would say so! Saturday, August 1, 2015. Needless to say, Zach and I.

Thursday, July 16, 2015. After leaving the Redwood Forest, and winding around the quiet roads for a while, we started making our way to Crater Lake. Once into Oregon, the Scenery became more green, and I noticed a sign for a waterfall. We were back on the road, when a rest stop was needed, and we saw some more free falling water. And very open it was .

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