oh, and also I went to Colorado

I just got back from a short visit to Colorado. Essentially I haven't really been home for about 2 weeks. But, now I am home!

I went with two friends to Colorado because Kristi was speaking at a women's conference there.

Kristi shared her experience-- a trial in her life that God allowed a little over a year ago, when her husband and our friend, Anthony, died. But Kristi didn't speak to those 100 women about what it is like to be a widow. She shared with us all about trials that God allows in our lives because He says trials make us mature and complete in our faith, not lacking anything. She shared that she had learned that God's end result will always be the same and we cannot live in fear of trials, nor be surprised by them, because God promises that trials come.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything". James 1:2-4

The conference, overall was encouraging, with Annie Chapman as the main speaker. We got to play "tourist" a little bit (before the snow storm came)! We drove around Colorado Springs, Kristi's old stompin' grounds and then visited the Garden of the Gods... which is always beautiful.

But, the highlight of the weekend might have been the hospitality of Kristi's sister. We ate and ate... and ate. I am telling you, that Swedish-bred-traveling-missionary-family can cook!

Then, it snowed! A lot...

It was beautiful and abundant- and caused us to miss our flight on Sunday. We actually got snowed in and spent a day lounging, watching movies, and even playing a little in the snow. I made this snow-angel.

This one's for you Kaley...

I do love snow, but I was slightly distressed to learn that while it was snowing in Colorado it was 73 degrees at home! As much as I love to travel, and I love friends, and I do love snow, it is good to be home.