Sedona July 7-8

John McCain once said, "I believe in evolution. But I also believe, when I hike the Grand Canyon, and see it at sunset, that the hand of God is there also."

I don't believe in evolution, I'm spiritually firm in my belief that God created the earth as it is now, but for sure, the hand of God was certainly creative on the fabric of the Grand Canyon. It's been a couple days since we visited the Grand Canyon, but it is still fresh on our minds.

"I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All you have made will praise you, O Lord; your saints will extol you. They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is faithful to all his promises and love toward all he has made. The Lord uphold all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every live thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and love toward all he has made. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever." Psalms 145

I'm sure that I can't say anything more about the Grand Canyon that hasn't already been said. The only thing that I can think of is, "Jen, what the heck were you thinking letting our child out there?" Good thing I didn't see that.

I don't think you can leave the Grand Canyon without being spiritually moved.

Yesterday, we hopped aboard the Verde Canyon Tour Train. This is a slow moving train that takes you about 25 miles from Clarkdale AZ. The train takes you to Perkinville AZ, a small active cattle ranch. There is nothing like meandering on a slow moving train in God's beautiful country side. Honestly, if God needed a play ground, or a place to rest, this would be the place for Him to go.

Today, Friday, we spent the day touring Uptown Sedona. It's actually been a very warm day. It was about 93 degrees today and 35% humidity. The locals have been telling us all day how hot and humid it is. We have been walking around feeling pretty comfortable. Outside many of the shops they have cooling mist spraying out. It is almost humorous to us because we are enjoying the warmth without the high humidity. Jen and the girls enjoyed shopping for a while today, and I bought transmission fluid and had the windshield wiper changed (whoohooo).

This evening, we spent an hour in the resort swimming pool. It is our last hurrah here in Sedona. Tomorrow morning, we head to Kingman AZ and then into Vegas on Sunday. We are on the second half of our trip starting today. It's been good, but I'm not sure I'm ready for it to be over yet.

Our love to all...thanks for your thoughts and your precious prayers.