rainbows and storms

 i saw a double rainbow yesterday while in Fort Smith, AR. i am thankful for the reminder that God keeps His promises. He sees us through our storms and always has something better for us. Of course, while in the storm i sometimes, okay! most of the time, focus on the storm itself. These rainbows were a gentle reminder to focus on Him instead of my storm. He has me in this storm for a reason. It's up to me to seek Him and His will and to learn from my storm.

A little girl saw the rainbows also. She was so excited to see it that she was shouting for others to look! i wish i, myself, had the courage to get that excited about showing the beauty of God to others. 

trying to live each day like its my last,,,, DA

South Dakota 2014

My husband and i went to South Dakota earlier this month. It was one of the items on our Harley "bucket list". It was a wonderful trip! In the eight days we were gone,we covered a lot of miles; 2,652 to be exact! Yes, my bobo is still a little sore but it was so worth it. 
We went to see Mt. Rushmore, drive some really curvy roads with narrow tunnels, and just to unwind. We did go to Mt. Rushmore early on day four. To see a monument of that magnitude in person, is hard to describe with words. Breath taking, huge, humbling, heart-breaking.... those are a few. Breath taking for the designing of and all the work of all the different men from 1928 to 1941. The sculpture of what should have been the finished project was extremely interesting. And one of the actual air-compressors was on display. If you get the chance to go, please do. You won't regret it. 

My heart-breaking moment came later that day. We went to the lighting ceremony at the monument that evening. They showed a short film on the making of Mt. Rushmore and why those Presidents were chosen by the sculptor. After the film and the lighting of the Presidents, the Park Ranger asked all the veterans and current service members to come to the stage for the "Lowering of the Colors" ceremony. These men and women gave and are giving part of their life for my and your freedoms. i don't agree with the President of the United States and most of the whole government system right now. But they fought for that! i am a concealed to carry permit holder. They fought for that! i am able to go where and when i want to! They fought for that! i vote. They fought for that! Ya see where i'm going with this? i am a veteran myself. No, i did not go over seas. Nor did i see any combat.