Prayer Request

(Cripple Creek, Colorado) 26 degrees, gray skies, snow flurries)

Debbie and Hunter

Some things are very hard to write about but I believe in the power of prayer.  In our last post I shared that my girl friend Debbie has a new grandson named Hunter.  He was born on Monday and everyone was so excited to see him.  Less than 24 hours later he developed some respiratory problems and was placed on a ventilator.  Hunter was rushed to a neonatal intensive care unit in Indianapolis and it was discovered that he had not developed the left side of his heart.  

Today he has the first of a series of surgeries to repair his tiny heart.  It is only the size of a quarter and our prayers go out to Hunter, his family, and the amazing medical staff that are taking care of him.  We ask that you add him to your prayers and thoughts.  

Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Glorious Garden of the Gods and a New Arrival

(Garden of the Gods, Colorado) 60 degrees, clear blue skies

Driving to Colorado Springs

We headed to Colorado Springs today to visit a 1367 acre city park called Garden of the Gods.  This park has been recommended to us by so many people. It is something to behold.  The land was donated by the children of Charles Perkins in 1909 with the stipulation that admission be always free to all who visit.  God bless the Perkin's!

It was a spectacular day and unlike Cripple Creek, spring has arrived.  It was our 13th wedding anniversary and it was  a wonderful way to celebrate our special day.  Rather than add any more words, I'll let the pictures do the talking. 

Balanced Rock

Note the climber way up high

What a beautiful park.  We hope to return soon. 

Our friend Debbie contacted us today to let us know she is a grandmother.  Her son and daughter in law now have a beautiful little boy named Hunter Allen.  Congratulations!

Hunter Allen