Week 17: Petroglyphs (August 1-7)

It has been the of National Parks and Monuments. It's funny how I lived in New Mexico for over 4 years and Colorado for 6 years and never took advantage of things that were in my backyard.

This week I went to Petroglyph National Monument with my dad. I was just in awe of the pictures that were carved into the surface of the black rock up to a thousand years ago. Some of the intricacy of the pictographs just amazed me.

Here are just a sampling of the 20,000+ illustrations in the large park. I love how space alien/robot-ish people are depicted.

Week 16: Heart for Haiti (July 25-July 31)

This week I attended a fundraiser for Son of God Orphanage in Haiti. My home Timberline Church in Colorado has adopted them and committed to help them over the next 10 years. The fundraiser brought in over $5000, which is significant considering it costs $96 to feed the 124 children three meals a day. I have such a heart for children around the globe and this just spoke to me. Next summer there is talk of a mission trip to Haiti and I am praying about what role God may have for me on the trip.

Some of the girls at Son of God

Smiling Faces

Week 15: A Fourteener (July 18-24)

On Friday, the 23rd, I met some family to ride the Pikes Peak Cog Railway up to 14,115 feet. It was a wonderful afternoon of silliness with my nephew of the train and spectacular views from the summit. It is a little pricey, $33 for adults, but was a wonderful experience I recommend to all.

The tracks going up. At the steepest spot the tracks are at a 26 degree angle.

Another Train Coming Down

The Train Behind Ours

View from the top. On a clear day you can see 150+ miles away

My Nephew, E, running his gummy bear sugar high off at the top

Summit Sign

A new friend named "Pike"