We had a great time with part of my family here for almost two whole weeks. Karla, Mom and I cooked our little buns off (I wish, because then I could've eaten more). We did various things around here, like hiking, bird watching, playing on trains, etc. A few days after they got here we drove up to Flagstaff to my mom's cousin's cabin (house) and spent two nights there. The day after we got there we went to the Grand Canyon which Kirk and Karla were dying to see... unfortunately it was freezing cold, so our Grand Plans of taking our lunch with us and being outside were not so wise. Speaking of freezing, on the way home from Flagstaff there was a Out of Africa park that I've really been wanting to go to. It was really cool and I totally loved it... but it was cold. Like really, really cold. I suppose if we had been in our parkas and sorels we would've been fine, but alas we were not. Aside from the frigidness, Jose and I had a great time and were just hoping our dear cold family was too.
After our little trip north we mostly just hung around here doing the aforementioned hiking, bird watching (by my dad, mainly), and also spent some time with the extended family we have here.
I was, of course, sad to see them all go. Partly because it reminded me how much I wish we all lived closer to each other, and partly because it meant that school was on its way. Thankfully I had a couple more weeks of freedom... actually, I still have one more week left!
On a completely unrelated note, I would like to ask for your prayers. My friend D is currently separated from her husband. The reason they're still married is because they're waiting for their green cards to come. Her husband found out that it could take a few more years, and is now asking for a divorce. The divorce wouldn't affect his status in the country, but because she came on his visa it would essentially force her to leave the US. She has been here for years and has built her life here; she has no friends or job or anything in her home country. She is not a believer, but I've been praying for her for years now and have shared my faith with her numerous times. I told her that it's possible for her husband's heart to be changed, but she doesn't believe it. I'm asking that you pray with me, first for God's will to be done in her life (whether that means staying or leaving) and second that if it's His will her husband's heart would be changed. My hope is that a miracle would occur that would be too big for her to ignore and that she would finally recognize the truth and Who she's been seeking all these years. I don't know God's will in her situation, and if it takes her losing everything and everyone for her to come to Him, then I'm at peace with it. Please just pray for her, however God leads you. And pray for me too as I relate to her. I'm having lunch with her today again.
Thanks everyone. :)
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