My family and I, along with 2 of my nephews, went on a mission trip to New Mexico. We were able to do some volunteer work helping out a children's home, followed by a VBS in the evenings. The kids had a lot of fun working with the home, being servants (ripping out old carpet!) and getting to know the kids there.
At the end of the week we had some time to do some exploring. We put in a 16 hour day, a 4 hour drive from our hotel and several site-seeing and shopping spots in between. It was well worth it! Why? Because we were able to experience the Grand Canyon. My kids and I had never been before. To say that it was amazing is an understatement. You've probably heard it said before that pictures just don't do it justice. I agree. We tried to capture it's beauty, but when I look back on the pictures it just doesn't quite compare.
Some of the kids (and men) were a little more adventurous and went out on some ledges. The views they captured were awe inspiring.
My hubby even met a friendly squirrel! He sat on his lap, allowed them to pet him, and begged for food. I know, not the way wild animals should be, but it was still a neat adventure for him and the boys who were with him.
On the way back that evening, we stopped at the painted desert. Talk about some amazing views! Not only did it have the variations of the colors of rock, it also had a beautiful lake and stream at the bottom. One area had benches where you could sit and look over it. What I wouldn't give to have that spot for my home office!
Psalm 95: 1-5Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
For the Lord is a great God,
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the depths of the earth;
the heights of the mountains are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.
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