Today was WONDERFUL!!! We got a late start because we had to dry everything out from the rain. We also had to do another temporary fix on Mark's bike tire so that we could make it the half-mile into the town of Marblemount for a much needed brunch. When we first woke up Mark prayed and asked the Lord's blessing and favor on us as we rode today. He told the Lord that we trust him, but we really need his help with knowing how to fix this ridiculous bike tire. Wouldn't you know it, while we were eating, Mark came up with a brilliant idea! You see, we are using gatorskin tires which are supposed to be the most durable and puncture-resistant for touring. We think that this tire has a defect in that the inside is too rough and tough for it's own good and the material keeps cutting through the tubes at the slightest bump. So...Mark's idea was to take the electrical tape that we just so happened to bring with us and use it to line the inside of the tire to take away the roughness. We don't want to get too excited yet and spoil it, but it's working!!! Praise the Lord!
We started the ascension of our first Cascade mountain today and will hopefully make it to the top tomorrow...the Washington pass, reaching an elevation of 5,477 feet. It's some tough riding, that's for sure! It's also some of the most beautiful riding! The majesty and splendor of these mountains is indescribable!! We keep taking pictures, but the camera just doesn't capture the awesomeness of the Lord's handiwork. All that we can say when we're riding ( in between gasps for breath) is, "My goodness, my goodness, my goodness!" I've lost count of how many waterfalls we've seen, and the snow-capped mountains lined by the Skagit River is something that I have only before seen in National Geographic's magazine pictures. So, even though it's the hardest riding we've ever encountered, it's offset by some magnificent creation which makes it totally worth it! Yes, today was a good day.
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Heavenly Father, Thank you for Mark's ability to listen to you. Thank you that he already knows by experience that you are the first one that he turns to. Honor this Father every time that he needs to look to you, give him the answer that he needs. Father, bless these tires and tubes and brake pads as Mark and Sarah traverse these mountains. Bless them with your unmatched splendor of creation. Feed them on the sights that are here and now that are only a foretaste of those that will be all of ours when we see you. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful for a son-in-law who loves my daughter so very much and who is in tune with His Heavenly Father. The first time I met Mark (I call him Chew), I knew he was a special young man and thought to myself that some young lady will be very blessed to be his wife some day. I had no idea at that time that my daughter would one day be that young lady.
ReplyDelete"Thank you, Heavenly Father, for your plan for their lives and for the lives of all people. Thank you that I don't have to worry about them, but to trust that they are in your Almighty Hands. There's no better place to be than in your Hands. May you be glorified each step of this trip and over in Kenya. May many children and adults realize how much You love them and want to have a personal relationship with them. May many children daily be fed through African Inland Mission. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen."
I love you, Chew & Sarah.
PSALM 121
ReplyDelete"I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip-He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel (Mark & Sarah, His children) will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD watches over you-the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The LORD will keep you from all harm-He will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."
Chew & Sarah, you can always count on our Lord. May He greatly bless you. Love, Mom