It was quite a weekend, folks. I seemed to have covered a lot of ground. It had so many emotional highs that it border lined on too much, but in light of what I experienced, I'd have it no other way.
It started off Saturday morning with a round of golf at Rifle Creek Golf Course. Now, I am sure there would be those who argue the notion that I played golf, especially the course ranger who I am sure will be telling stories about me all season long. Nevertheless, Rick and I had a great time on a beautiful mid-Spring day and during those irregular times when the ball went in the general direction and distance hoped for, it was bliss. The best shots of the day for both of us were our tee shots on Hole 9 directly in front of the club house. All I can say is that if you are going to make a good shot, it should be there. That evening, my whole family went to Josiah & Ali's place for dinner. The kabobs of marinated elk meat couldn't have been better. A perfect ending to a perfect day.
Sunday, the Lord's Day, had me and the church witnessing Josiah and his family joining the church then to be closely followed by Ali and Cori's baptism. It truly was a time of rejoicing and celebration. I am so proud of them all.
Monday, had me up at 0430 to travel with Josiah and some of the members of his National Guard unit to attend the 54th Annual 10th Mountain Division Memorial Day Ceremony. Josiah and his fellow Guard soldiers were the rifle team to provide a 21-gun salute for the fallen heroes of the 10th Mountain. It was an incredible experience which brings to mind how much I and the nation owes to the bravery and sacrifice of these men, as well as, the everyone who has died in uniform for the cause of our freedom. On a side note, Josiah and company did an outstanding job and conducted themselves worthy of the uniforms they wear. I miss the military life.
I was able to complete one other item over the weekend.... my second reading of The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. I started to read it with Jeremiah (his first time), but because of the difficulties of coordinating a reading time with him I went ahead and read it myself. Since it had been many years, and I had hastily read it, I wanted to delve deeper into the richness of the book. I had always held C.S. Lewis in the highest regard for his incredible mind and ability to write, but I have since becoming Calvinist heard that C.S. Lewis was not a Calvinist. That said, he never implied that he was, or even that he was a theologian. What C.S Lewis does is skillfully and with great insight reveal the fallen human condition and points the way out... to Christ Jesus. His ability to peel away the layers which mankind dons to cover his sin is nothing short of a gift of God. He does that with his amazing mastery of the written word. I highly recommend The Great Divorce, for those who want to speculate on the greatness and majesty of our Lord and King and His Kingdom. Whatever he writes and paints a picture of will still remain way short of what is to come for those who are saved by the blood of the Lamb, but sure is fun to peek.
It started off Saturday morning with a round of golf at Rifle Creek Golf Course. Now, I am sure there would be those who argue the notion that I played golf, especially the course ranger who I am sure will be telling stories about me all season long. Nevertheless, Rick and I had a great time on a beautiful mid-Spring day and during those irregular times when the ball went in the general direction and distance hoped for, it was bliss. The best shots of the day for both of us were our tee shots on Hole 9 directly in front of the club house. All I can say is that if you are going to make a good shot, it should be there. That evening, my whole family went to Josiah & Ali's place for dinner. The kabobs of marinated elk meat couldn't have been better. A perfect ending to a perfect day.
Sunday, the Lord's Day, had me and the church witnessing Josiah and his family joining the church then to be closely followed by Ali and Cori's baptism. It truly was a time of rejoicing and celebration. I am so proud of them all.
Monday, had me up at 0430 to travel with Josiah and some of the members of his National Guard unit to attend the 54th Annual 10th Mountain Division Memorial Day Ceremony. Josiah and his fellow Guard soldiers were the rifle team to provide a 21-gun salute for the fallen heroes of the 10th Mountain. It was an incredible experience which brings to mind how much I and the nation owes to the bravery and sacrifice of these men, as well as, the everyone who has died in uniform for the cause of our freedom. On a side note, Josiah and company did an outstanding job and conducted themselves worthy of the uniforms they wear. I miss the military life.
I was able to complete one other item over the weekend.... my second reading of The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. I started to read it with Jeremiah (his first time), but because of the difficulties of coordinating a reading time with him I went ahead and read it myself. Since it had been many years, and I had hastily read it, I wanted to delve deeper into the richness of the book. I had always held C.S. Lewis in the highest regard for his incredible mind and ability to write, but I have since becoming Calvinist heard that C.S. Lewis was not a Calvinist. That said, he never implied that he was, or even that he was a theologian. What C.S Lewis does is skillfully and with great insight reveal the fallen human condition and points the way out... to Christ Jesus. His ability to peel away the layers which mankind dons to cover his sin is nothing short of a gift of God. He does that with his amazing mastery of the written word. I highly recommend The Great Divorce, for those who want to speculate on the greatness and majesty of our Lord and King and His Kingdom. Whatever he writes and paints a picture of will still remain way short of what is to come for those who are saved by the blood of the Lamb, but sure is fun to peek.
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