Prayer request for my dear student

To all my blog readers- I have the most sincere prayer request. One of my students, Mary Stine, is currently at Phoenix Children's Hospital in pediatric ICU. She has been in the hospital about a month now...and the docs said today they are expecting her to be there at least until after Christmas. She has ulcerative colitis, and now a liver disease stemming from the colitis. She is experiencing extreme stomach pain from her bile ducts being constricted.

Please pray for Mary! You can visit her caring bridge site to track her progress and leave her a message of encouragement!

Thank you all!

Sedona silliness

I thought I'd add a few more funny camping pics to the previous post....above is the one and only "Beware of Campers" paperplate face with custom fire hair, prepared by Caleb of course!

Can you read the ancient dirt writings? It says "bobcat" with an arrow. Discovered on a hike with a not so ancient, real-life bobcat track!

I told you we had game night right? Gage, the dog, joined in for the fun with Chuck, Caleb and Ken!

The clouds lifted Monday morning over the Red Rocks.

Sedona Red Rocks

Veteran's Day Weekend brought us to the fantastic Sedona Red Rocks. Close to home, yet far enough to feel like we were not at home, we joined together with some friends for another great camping weekend!

Caleb, above, stands in the morning sunshine with the spires in the background.

Who says there's no boondocking near Sedona? We all purchased a Red Rock Pass and found a wonderful location. We waved to many of the Pink Jeep Tours driving down the road. We also were amazed when they kept coming, as the winds, rain and chilly air drove us inside the 5er!

Here is our view....

We joined our friends Chuck & Janet, and Ken & his daughter, Ashley, for another great weekend in God's country! Friday and Saturday, the weather was just about perfect...sunny with enough of a breeze to keep it cool. The guys went for a long hike and wore out the dogs. We sat around the campfire, enjoying each other's company. Games were on the agenda for the cooler and breezier times. Yahtzee, There's a Moose in Your House, and Mexican Train Dominoes filled the 5er with good times! Did I mention the food yet? We always seem to team up for some of the best meals! Sunday afternoon brought wind and rain. We put the picnic table in the 5er and hunkered down for a game night. :-)

Until next month....Safe Travels!